FAIR Fees Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
This bill, the FAIR Fees Act of 2026, would require the Secretary of Transportation to create new rules for airline fees. These rules would prohibit air carriers from charging fees for things like changing or canceling flights, baggage, seat selection, or priority boarding if those fees are not reasonable and proportional to the costs the airline actually incurs. The regulations would also establish standards for how to determine if a fee meets this requirement.
The bill specifically mentions that when setting these standards, the Secretary should consider factors like the net financial impact on the airline from a reservation change or cancellation, the costs of processing these changes, and related labor expenses. For baggage fees, processing costs and labor would be considered. For seat selection fees, the regulations would need to ensure that families with children age 13 or younger can sit together without extra charges. This bill affects all air carriers that transport passengers and the passengers who use their services.
The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet been voted on or passed by either chamber of Congress. If it were to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives and be signed by the President, the Secretary of Transportation would have 270 days to issue the new regulations.
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Timeline
22 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 5447 do?
- This bill, the FAIR Fees Act of 2026, would require the Secretary of Transportation to create new rules for airline fees. These rules would prohibit air carriers from charging fees for things like changing or canceling flights, baggage, seat selection, or priority boarding if those fees are not reasonable and proportional to the costs the airline actually incurs. The regulations would also establish standards for how to determine if a fee meets this requirement. The bill specifically mentions that when setting these standards, the Secretary should consider factors like the net financial impact on the airline from a reservation change or cancellation, the costs of processing these changes, and related labor expenses. For baggage fees, processing costs and labor would be considered. For seat selection fees, the regulations would need to ensure that families with children age 13 or younger can sit together without extra charges. This bill affects all air carriers that transport passengers and the passengers who use their services. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet been voted on or passed by either chamber of Congress. If it were to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives and be signed by the President, the Secretary of Transportation would have 270 days to issue the new regulations.
- Has S. 5447 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5447. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5447?
- S. 5447 was sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5447?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (22 Sep 2026).
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