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Free Adjacent Seating for Children Under 14 on Flights

This Act mandates that air carriers must ensure children aged 13 or under can sit next to an accompanying family member without any extra charge beyond the base fare. This change aims to ease family travel and eliminate hidden fees for seat selection. The Department of Transportation will investigate complaints regarding violations and publish relevant data.
Key points
Children aged 13 or under must be seated adjacent to an accompanying family member (aged 16 or older) at no additional cost.
The requirement applies to all air carriers and takes effect 6 months after the law is enacted.
The U.S. Department of Transportation will investigate and publish data on all complaints related to this seating requirement.
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Print number: 118_S_525
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2023-02-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Families Fly Together Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_525.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Children aged 13 or under must be seated adjacent to an accompanying family member (aged 16 or older) at no additional cost.
  • The requirement applies to all air carriers and takes effect 6 months after the law is enacted.
  • The U.S. Department of Transportation will investigate and publish data on all complaints related to this seating requirement.
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.

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