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9mo ago

Biden Administration Proposes Ban on Airline Fees for Family Seating

New rule aims to eliminate extra charges for parents to sit with children, ensuring adjacent seats at no additional cost.

President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address, while watched by Vice President Kamala Harris and then-Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 7, 2023.
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A boy sits on a rolling suitcase as travelers make their way through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia on May 24, 2024.

Overview

  • Proposal would require airlines to seat children 13 and under next to parents for free within 48 hours of booking.
  • Families could save up to $200 per round trip under the new rule.
  • Airlines would face penalties for non-compliance, including fines for each violation.
  • The rule is part of a broader effort to eliminate 'junk fees' in various industries.
  • Public comment period will precede the finalization of the rule, which could be enacted next year.