Ryanair is under investigation over charging parents to sit with their kids
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European economy airline Ryanair is under investigation in the UK for charging parents mandatory fees to sit with their children. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was looking into whether the seating fees, which may be charging parents for the airline to meet its child safety and disability‑related obligations, are “unfair” under consumer law.
Under Ryanair’s terms and conditions, at least one parent or guardian is required to sit with children aged between 2-11 when they fly, which the airline calls a “mandatory family seat.” This approach to seating imposes a fee — typically £8 (around $10) per flight, according to the CMA — on parents to guarantee a seat beside their child. Seat reservations are otherwise optional for other passengers.
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