FAIR Fees Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules within 270 days that bar airlines from charging fees that are unreasonable or out of proportion to the airline's costs. The rules would cover fees for changing or canceling reservations, checked and carry-on bags, seat selection, priority boarding, and any other flight-related fees. In setting standards, the Secretary would consider factors such as an airline's ability to resell seats, electronic processing costs, and labor costs. The Secretary would also consider ensuring that passengers can sit with children age 13 or younger at no extra charge. The standards would have to be updated at least every 3 years.

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Sponsors

• Steve Cohen Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors