GOP senator takes on airlines for 'discriminatory pricing' practices.

A new bill introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo, proposes banning airlines from offering employee "bounties" or incentives tied to extra airline amenity fees and prohibiting "discriminatory" pricing.

"Hawley stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that airline companies treat their customers disrespectfully, like cattle, which is unacceptable,"

The legislation aims to prohibit discrimination in fare pricing or additional fees based on protected characteristics, such as disability or familial status, as well as other traits protected under existing federal aviation anti-discrimination laws. However, airlines would still be allowed to provide free or reduced fares for minor children.

"Hawley stated that airlines charge varying prices for the same flights and bags, and now they offer bounties to employees who harass customers while trying to board the plane. This practice is unethical and should be illegal."

Last week, Hawley questioned airline executives about their poor service, which he claimed has negatively impacted the American people.

The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations interrogated senior executives from American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier Airlines regarding their companies' imposition of higher fees on customers.

"The senator expressed his astonishment at the negative attitude of the audience towards flying on their airlines. He stated that flying on their airlines is a terrible experience and nobody enjoys it, including himself as a father of three young children."

Following the hearing, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., stated that the outrage towards airlines is shared among both parties.

"The intensity of anger and irritation on both sides of the aisle was quite striking," he remarked.

Planet Chronicle Digital's Alexander Hall contributed to this report.