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A bill 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.
1/3/2025, 6:57 PM
Summary of Bill S 5470
Bill 118 s 5470 aims to make changes to chapter 423 of title 49 in the United States Code. The main goal of this bill is to prevent air carriers from offering incentives for ancillary fees and from discriminating based on certain characteristics when setting fares or fees. The bill specifically prohibits carriers from offering incentives for ancillary fees, such as baggage fees or seat selection fees, in order to ensure fair and equal pricing for all passengers. Additionally, the bill prohibits carriers from discriminating based on a "covered characteristic," which could include factors such as race, gender, or disability. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to air travel and passenger rights.
Current Status of Bill S 5470
Bill S 5470 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 10, 2024. Bill S 5470 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 10, 2024. Bill S 5470's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of December 10, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5470
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5470
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5470
A bill 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.
A bill 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.
Comments

Sylvia Cameron
1,164
1 year ago
I don't like this bill. It's gonna make flying more expensive for me. Why do they have to mess with the airlines like this? It's gonna be a pain in the butt to deal with all the changes. I just wanna fly without all the extra fees and rules. This is gonna be a headache for sure.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5470
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