Overview

• 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.