The Family Seat Fee: Paying Extra to Sit With Your Own Kids
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The DOT proposed a fee-free family seating rule in August 2024, but as of fall 2026 it is not final; five airlines have voluntarily committed to seating children 13 and under next to an adult free of charge. Seat selection often costs $25 to $100 per seat per flight. General education, not personal financial advice.
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