Biden Administration Moves to Ban Airline Fees for Family Seating

New rule aims to eliminate extra charges for parents to sit with children under 13, potentially saving families up to $200 per trip.

The proposed rule would require airlines to seat parents with children 13 or younger without additional fees.
Families would have the option for a refund or free rebooking if adjacent seats are unavailable at booking.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce 'junk fees' across various services, including flights and hotels.
Currently, only Alaska, American, Frontier, and JetBlue have voluntarily stopped charging these fees.
Airlines have pushed back against similar regulations, with some legal challenges ongoing.