The proposed family rule by the Department of Transportation would ensure that children under 13 are seated with an accompanying adult without additional costs, emphasizing family seating as a basic service.
The Department of Transportation explained that failing to provide family seating not only affects families, but also disrupts other passengers, who might have to change seating or sit next to unsupervised children.
Despite efforts from U.S. airlines to accommodate families with young children, a 2020 review revealed many still charged additional fees for companies to guarantee family seating.
Under the new rule, airlines that charge families for adjacent seating could face civil penalties for each child passenger affected, highlighting the seriousness of maintaining family seating.
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