New DOT Rule Bars US Airlines From Charging Parents To Sit by Kids

The US Department of Transportation has put forward legislation to prevent airlines from charging extra fees for families with young children to sit together. This would apply to both US and foreign-based carriers. As part of the legislation, airlines would be required to seat families with children aged 13 and under together and for free. They would have to confirm that parents are seated next to their children within 48 hours of booking.