The Republican-led Congress is warming up to the idea of creating new consumer protections for travelers, an idea considered controversial just over a year ago.
GOP lawmakers rejected past efforts to establish minimum seat sizes and rein in airline fees, but provisions to do just that were easily added to must-pass aviation legislation this year.
Supporters of the push believe that both the public and lawmakers – who are frequent flyers themselves – may have finally reached their breaking point with the airlines, which have come under heavy scrutiny recently for their treatment of passengers.
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