The Department of Transportation warned airlines to stop charging extra fees to travelers with young children if they want to sit next to a family member.
It was first reported by the news service.
Baggage fees, overweight bags, and paying extra to select your own seat are just a few of the ancillary fees that airlines have enjoyed for a long time. A traveling party may be scattered across the cabin away from each other if you don't choose the seat option.
The DOT said airlines should make immediate adjustments to make sure young children are able to sit next to adults. Upgrading to a more premium seat is not included.
The White House was under pressure from a consumer group over family seating on flights.
The agency's communication to airlines was based on a 2016 law that required airlines to seat children younger than 13 years old next to adults on flights.
Seat blocking technology should be used by carriers to make sure enough seats are available for people with young children, according to the DOT.
airlines have always worked to accommodate customers who are traveling together, especially those traveling with children, and will continue to do so. Each carrier has their own policies.
Next month, the DOT will give formal rules on the matter.
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