US Moves to Ban Airlines' 'Junk Fees' for Family Seating

The US plans to eradicate fees that airlines impose on parents to sit with their children. The Biden administration aims to outlaw these charges, with four major airlines already abolishing them.

These fees not only create emotional strain and leave children unattended but also prompt a proposed rule requiring refunds, free rebooking, and penalties for violations. Despite facing public commentary, the rule will not be in effect until 2024, as Congress granted the Department of Transportation the authority to eliminate such fees in the 2024 FAA Act.