Senator Charles Schumer wants to fix the federal regulation loophole that allows airlines to charge fees for carry-on baggage.

He calls the fee “slap in the face to customers.”

The senator says he made a personal plea to the Treasury Department to rule carry-ons a “necessity” for travel, which would make them exempt from a separate fee.

Last week, Spirit Airlines announced it would charge passengers $45 for any bags that need to be stowed in overhead bins or $30 if flyers pay in advance.

Spirit argued the fees will allow the airline to maintain its low ticket prices.

Their carry-on policy starts in August.

(Source: NY1)