I don't think I've ever read anything that suggests a young, non-handicapped, child is protected by any law that applies to discrimination against the handicapped.
I think your point is halfway valid. I think Airtran should require parents with a child under 5 purchase at least two seats.
I think Airtran should make it clearer passengers who don't purchase seats should be prepared for middle seats, scattered throughout the plane.
That said FA will almost always get one parent next to a child under 5.
I think your point is halfway valid. I think Airtran should require parents with a child under 5 purchase at least two seats.
I think Airtran should make it clearer passengers who don't purchase seats should be prepared for middle seats, scattered throughout the plane.
That said FA will almost always get one parent next to a child under 5.
That's because they can't charge for such accommodations. I put it in my last post. If you google "air consumer charges prohibited" and take the top hit from airconsumer.dot.gov, you should see that such charges are prohibited because they are discriminatory. It's under the heading: "Charges for Accommodations Prohibited". You should also look at the Air Carrier Access Act.
Look, I'm not saying AirTran is a bad airline. I like flying AirTran. I just think this policy, which other airlines probably share, may not be in FAR compiance for safety.