'Ridiculous' airline fees for checked bags and seating assignments could become a thing of the past if these two Senators get their bills approved

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey (Credit: Alex Wong - Getty Images)

Sneaky fees that bump up airlines' revenues could be grounded if new legislation proposed by two Senate Democrats is approved.

The Forbidding Airlines from Imposing Ridiculous (FAIR) Fees Act and the Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights aim at axing fees such as checked bags and seating assignments, as well as introducing a fair compensation scheme for impacted customers.