Biden admin proposes rule banning airlines from charging parents fees for kids to sit next to them [Video]

Airlines would no longer be allowed to charge parents extra fees for their kids to be seated next to them under a new rule proposed by the Biden administration. White House officials say their “fee-free family seating” proposal could potentially save parents up to $200 per round trip flight.”Families don’t need any additional stresses or costs when flying on top of how demanding it can be to be a parent flying with your kids,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told reporters when announcing the proposed rule.Buttigieg said, “The idea that parents ought to be seated next to their own children on a flight is common sense and also seems like something that ought to be standard practice.”Director of the National Economic Council Lael Brainard echoed that sentiment, saying, “No parent should have to pay a fee to sit with their child when they fly. It’s just that simple. Today’s ban on …