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This comes after President Joe Biden, earlier this month, harshly criticized U.S. airlines saying they were charging families unfair fees and vowing to implement new consumer protections.
This also prompted United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:UAL) Inc to announce on Monday “an improved family seating policy” that will make it easier for children under 12 years to sit next to an adult in their party for free. This includes customers who purchase basic economy tickets. The complete policy change will go into effect in early March.
U.S. airlines face growing calls in Congress to boost consumer protections after a series of disruptions including a holiday meltdown at Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Co that resulted in the cancellation of more than 16,000 flights.
