newark liberty international airport just hit travelers with a shocking hidden fee that could drain your wallet before you even board. Starting next month, passengers flying out of Terminal C will face a mandatory $12.95 “clean air surcharge” on all tickets, officials confirmed late Wednesday. Consumer advocates are fuming: the fee, buried in fine print, targets budget flyers hardest, adding up to $50 for a family of four. One mom from Ohio told us she only discovered the charge after checking in online. “It’s a cash grab,” says consumer watchdog Lisa Tran. “This could set a dangerous precedent for airports nationwide.” Already, travelers are flooding social media with CleanAirCashGrab, and a Change.org petition is racking up thousands of signatures. Check your receipts—and avoid buying snacks after security, because that extra cost may push your trip over budget.

newark liberty international airport just hit travelers with a shocking hidden fee that could drain your wallet before you even board. Starting next month, passengers flying out of Terminal C will face a mandatory $12.95 “clean air surcharge” on all tickets, officials confirmed late Wednesday. Consumer advocates are fuming: the fee, buried in fine print, targets budget flyers hardest, adding up to $50 for a family of four. One mom from Ohio told us she only discovered the charge after checking in online. “It’s a cash grab,” says consumer watchdog Lisa Tran. “This could set a dangerous precedent for airports nationwide.” Already, travelers are flooding social media with #CleanAirCashGrab, and a Change.org petition is racking up thousands of signatures. Check your receipts—and avoid buying snacks after security, because that extra cost may push your trip over budget.