US: FAA: Airlines can’t charge parents to sit next to their children
A newly settled FAA agreement has an upshot for air travellers. The reauthorisation bill, which funds the agency through Sept 2017, also requires airlines to seat families with children together at no extra charge, speed up the security screening process and quickly issue refunds for baggage fees if luggage is lost for more than 12 hours. “We’re encouraged that Congress has recognised the challenges families face when traveling and is making it a priority that airlines ensure they sit together when flying,” the Family Travel Association said. While there are exceptions, the agreement directs the transportation secretary to establish a policy to allow children under age 13 “to be seated in a seat adjacent to the seat of an accompanying family member over the age of 13” at no additional cost. <br/>
https://portal.staralliance.com/cms/news/hot-topics/2016-07-20/general/us-faa-airlines-can2019t-charge-parents-to-sit-next-to-their-children
https://portal.staralliance.com/cms/logo.png
US: FAA: Airlines can’t charge parents to sit next to their children
A newly settled FAA agreement has an upshot for air travellers. The reauthorisation bill, which funds the agency through Sept 2017, also requires airlines to seat families with children together at no extra charge, speed up the security screening process and quickly issue refunds for baggage fees if luggage is lost for more than 12 hours. “We’re encouraged that Congress has recognised the challenges families face when traveling and is making it a priority that airlines ensure they sit together when flying,” the Family Travel Association said. While there are exceptions, the agreement directs the transportation secretary to establish a policy to allow children under age 13 “to be seated in a seat adjacent to the seat of an accompanying family member over the age of 13” at no additional cost. <br/>
