Biden administration proposing rule to ban additional fees for seating families together on planes

SOURCE www.npr.org
The Biden administration has proposed a rule to ban additional fees for seating family members together on planes, potentially saving families hundreds of dollars per round-trip flight.

Key Points

  • Proposal to ban airlines' 'junk fees' for seating families together
  • Would apply to families traveling with children aged 13 or younger
  • Airlines required to provide adjacent seating within 48 hours of ticket purchase or offer full refund

Pros

  • Potentially saves families hundreds of dollars per round-trip flight
  • Ensures parents are seated next to their own children on flights

Cons

  • Airlines may face operational challenges in guaranteeing adjacent seating for families
  • Could lead to increased ticket prices for all passengers to compensate for lost revenue from fees