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New Rules to Stop Airlines from Charging Unreasonable Fees for Services.

This legislation requires the Department of Transportation to regulate airline fees, ensuring they are reasonable and proportional to the actual costs incurred by the carriers. This directly impacts fees for baggage, flight changes, cancellations, and seat selection, potentially lowering costs for travelers. A major benefit is guaranteeing free seating for young children next to their accompanying adult.
Key points
Airlines must charge fees (for baggage, cancellations, seat selection) that are proportional to their actual operating costs.
Families with children aged 13 or younger must be seated together without paying extra fees for seat assignments.
The Department of Transportation will establish new standards to determine if airline fees are fair and justified.
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Print number: 118_S_209
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2023-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FAIR Fees Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_209.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Airlines must charge fees (for baggage, cancellations, seat selection) that are proportional to their actual operating costs.
  • Families with children aged 13 or younger must be seated together without paying extra fees for seat assignments.
  • The Department of Transportation will establish new standards to determine if airline fees are fair and justified.
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 Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Transport