To amend chapter 423 of title 49, United States Code, to prohibit air carriers from paying ancillary fee incentives and discriminating on the basis of a covered characteristic in charging or setting fares or ancillary fees, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · December 18, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
The End Airline Extortion Act would prohibit airlines from paying employees or contractors bonuses or incentives based on how many passengers they pressure into paying extra fees for baggage, seating, or other add-on services. The bill also bars airlines from discriminating against passengers when charging ancillary fees based on protected characteristics such as disability status, familial status, or other categories already protected under federal aviation law. The legislation applies to both U.S. airlines and foreign carriers operating in the United States and gives the Secretary of Transportation authority to define what qualifies as add-on services. The bill includes a provision clarifying that airlines can still offer free or reduced fares for minor children without violating the non-discrimination requirement. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the bill text.
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