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Act to Prohibit Unreasonable Airline Fees

This act aims to protect airline passengers from excessive fees. It requires airlines to ensure fees for reservation changes, baggage, or seat selection are reasonable and proportional to their costs. This could lead to lower or fairer charges for extra services when flying.
Key points
Airlines will be prohibited from charging fees that are unreasonable or disproportionate to their costs.
This covers fees for changing or canceling reservations, checked and carry-on baggage, and seat selection.
The Secretary of Transportation will set standards to determine if fees are reasonable, considering airline costs and passenger benefits.
The act requires ensuring children aged 13 or younger can sit with accompanying adults at no extra charge.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6215
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2021-12-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FAIR Fees Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6215.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Airlines will be prohibited from charging fees that are unreasonable or disproportionate to their costs.
  • This covers fees for changing or canceling reservations, checked and carry-on baggage, and seat selection.
  • The Secretary of Transportation will set standards to determine if fees are reasonable, considering airline costs and passenger benefits.
  • The act requires ensuring children aged 13 or younger can sit with accompanying adults at no extra charge.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Transport