Congress may force airlines to install bigger seats and ban unwanted bombings

Sick travelers with smaller and smaller seats may soon be able to get some relief thanks to proposals from US lawmakers to improve passenger services.

This is because Congress can order the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) to increase the size of aircraft seats as part of a 1,200-page bipartite bill outlining a package of measures to assist passengers.

The distance between the ranks, which can be up to 35 inches, has been reduced to less than 30 inches on some aircraft while the airlines carry more passengers on board. Democratic Senator Bill Nelson said: USA today reported.

The bill also recommends increasing the number of toilets on board and allowing assistance animals to fly with their owners.

The bill will also prevent passengers who embarked from being struck. Last year, images of 69-year-old David Dao, who was expelled from a United Airlines flight after he did not give up his seat for a crew member, became viral.

The US Congress has released a bill that could make the lives of airline passengers much more comfortable. Reuters

However, airlines have successfully lobbied against new rules limiting baggage and booking fees that are considered "reasonable and proportional". Such fees generated $ 7.5 billion for airlines in 2017, CNBC reported.

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American Airlines has just raised its $ 5 checked baggage fee for the first $ 30 bag, joining Delta Air Lines, United and JetBlue Airways to raise their prices.

The Airlines for America trade group argued that limiting fees would mean "government-imposed price controls" and should be rejected.

But airlines will need to be more specific about their policies for delayed flights and to accommodate passengers with disabilities. The bill also requires airports to provide care rooms for mothers.

Nicholas E. Calio, president and CEO of Airlines for America, said in a statement: "We strongly encourage the House and Senate to vote quickly and adopt this important law.

"This measure will provide long-term certainty for the millions of passengers and countless businesses that depend on day-to-day access to safe and affordable travel and shipping options."

Congress will vote on the bill by September 30th. Senator John Thune, who chairs the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee of the Upper House, said he expects both Houses to move quickly and send the bill to the House of Commons. President's approval, USA today reported.