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Fly Together Act: Families with Children Seated Together on Flights

This new act aims to make it easier for families to sit together when traveling by air. Airlines will be required to ensure that children under 14 years old are seated next to an accompanying adult, without extra fees. This should improve travel comfort for families.
Key points
Airlines must seat children under 14 next to an accompanying adult if adjacent seats are available.
Airlines are prohibited from charging extra fees for seating children next to adults in the same class of service.
The rules do not change general seating policies for airlines that already offer flexible family seating.
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Print number: 118_HR_4193
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Process start date: 2023-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fly Together Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4193.

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 2023-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Airlines must seat children under 14 next to an accompanying adult if adjacent seats are available.
  • Airlines are prohibited from charging extra fees for seating children next to adults in the same class of service.
  • The rules do not change general seating policies for airlines that already offer flexible family seating.
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. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2].

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 2025-12-25.

CATEGORIES

Family Transport