Statement of Senator Markey

It is absolutely infuriating that many airlines force consumers to pay extra just to sit with their young children.

We have got to put a stop to this outrageous practice.

A parent's right to sit next to their child is not a partisan issue.

And again, that would come as all new information to most people who fly, that these people are actually supposed to be tipped for all the services that they are providing.

Family seating fees may be the poster child for outrageous junk fees.

And that is why we need to pass the Fair Fees Act, which would prohibit airlines from charging fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the cost of the services provided.

In the past 6 months, state legislators have passed 75 bills discriminating against LGBTQ Americans and blocking access to gender affirming care.

And that is why we need to pass the Fair Fees Act, which would prohibit airlines from charging fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the cost of the services provided.

you have to spend money to make money.

The Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, which I have introduced with Senator Blumenthal and Senator Schumer, would increase the wages and benefits for airport service workers like baggage handlers and wheelchair attendants.

And that is why we need to pass the Fair Fees Act, which would prohibit airlines from charging fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the cost of the services provided.

Family seating fees may be the poster child for outrageous junk fees.

It is absolutely infuriating that many airlines force consumers to pay extra just to sit with their young children.

And again, that would come as all new information to most people who fly, that these people are actually supposed to be tipped for all the services that they are providing.

We have to put the protections in place.

In the past 6 months, state legislators have passed 75 bills discriminating against LGBTQ Americans and blocking access to gender affirming care.

I would say that we are in a crisis. We hear it today, we know that big tech plays a big role in creating this amongst kids.