Families Fly Together Act of 2023

The Families Fly Together Act of 2023 requires airlines to seat children age 13 or younger next to a responsible family member (who must be 16 or older, such as a parent or guardian) at no extra cost to the base fare, starting six months after enactment. This applies to all flights operated by U.S. air carriers and aims to eliminate fees for adjacent seating for families traveling with young children. The Transportation Secretary must investigate complaints about violations and publish related data publicly, similar to other consumer complaint reports. The bill directly affects airlines and families traveling with children under 13.