FAIR Fees Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of Transportation, within 270 days of the law taking effect, to write rules 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 or carry-on bags, seat selection, priority boarding, and any other fee related to a passenger flight. The Secretary would set standards for judging fees, considering factors such as processing and labor costs and whether an airline can resell a seat after a change or cancellation. In setting seat fee standards, the Secretary would consider making sure 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

• Edward J. Markey Democrat sponsor
• 7 cosponsors