U.S. government pushes for bill to eliminate seat fees

Read article


The U.S. government has announced that it will push for the abolition of seat fees. A bill to that effect is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks. The move is welcomed by consumer groups and travelers alike, as it could lead to a reduction in the cost of air travel.

Seat fees as a source of income for airlines

Seat fees have become a major source of income for airlines worldwide in recent years. While airfares themselves tend to remain relatively stable, seat fees can vary significantly depending on which seat is chosen on the aircraft. These fees can result in significant additional costs to the passenger, especially if, for example, they choose a preferred seat that provides additional comfort or legroom or they wish to sit next to their partner.

The U.S. government argues that seat fees are a barrier to competition because they allow airlines to increase fees without increasing actual fares. As a result, lower-priced airlines trying to enter the market may have difficulty gaining a foothold. In addition, fees can make it difficult to compare prices between different airlines.

Transparency in airline pricing

Eliminating seat fees is also seen as a way to increase transparency in airline pricing. Consumers will be able to compare the actual price of a flight more easily if they are not prevented from doing so by additional seat fees.

However, there are also concerns that the elimination of seat fees could lead to higher airfares as airlines try to make up for lost revenue through other fees or higher ticket prices. It remains to be seen how airlines will react to the proposed changes.

In any case, the elimination of seat fees is welcomed by consumers and consumer protection groups. It is hoped that the planned changes will lead to a reduction in the cost of air travel and increased transparency in pricing.

Latest posts

The unsung heroes of the skies - The crucial role of airport ground staff

This article delves into the multifaceted responsibilities of ground staff and underscores their contribution to the world of aviation.

Travelers face restrictions as Niger bans French passengers

In a move to curb the spread of COVID-19, Niger has imposed a ban on French travelers entering the country.

Aer Lingus unveils expansive US flight network for summer 2024

With a focus on enhancing transatlantic travel options, the airline is set to unveil an expansive US flight network.

About MYFLYRIGHT

MYFLYRIGHT is a legal tech company, specialized in the support of airline passengers affected by flight delays, flight cancellations, denied boarding, delayed or lost luggage and the refund of unused airline tickets. MYFLYRIGHT was founded 2016 in Hamburg, Germany. The company operates out of 3 offices, its headquarter in Hamburg and its branches in Prague, Czech Republic and Zaporizhia, Ukraine. Currently, MYFLYRIGHT employs a team of around 25 people working in Marketing, Operations, Legal, Customer Support and IT. The organization operates across 5 markets – Germany, United Kingdom, Romania, Austria, and Switzerland.

MYFLYRIGHT’s goal is to provide access to justice for all aviation passengers who experience irregularities in their flight transportation. Notably, 75% of all compensation requests submitted by passengers get rejected. Whereas, MYFLYRIGHT is able to successfully execute the applicable customer claims in more than 98% of cases at court.

Check your passenger rights

cancelled

Flight cancellation

Claim up to 600 €*
boarding

Denied boarding

Claim up to 600 €*

*less our commission

Latest posts

The unsung heroes of the skies - The crucial role of airport ground staff

Travelers face restrictions as Niger bans French passengers

Aer Lingus unveils expansive US flight network for summer 2024

delayed

Flight delay

In case of a 3 hours flight delay at arrival

More Check
cancelled

Flight cancellation

In case of a cancelled flight 14 days before departure

More Check
boarding

Denied boarding

In case of overbooking / denied boarding

More Check
lost

Delayed / Lost luggage

In case of arriving without the luggage

More Check
gate-closed

Ticket refund

In case of a missed / not boarded flight

More Check
Get up to 600 €* in compensation
Check claim for free Check