Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
Summary
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Ryanair over charges parents must pay to sit next to their children on flights. Ryanair says parents pay a fee for a "mandatory family seat," but the airline insists it follows all laws and that this fee covers only one adult seat, with children's seats being free.Key Facts
- Ryanair requires parents to pay a fee to sit next to children aged 2 to 11 on flights.
- This fee is called a "mandatory family seat" and usually costs about £8 each way.
- The UK’s CMA is investigating if these fees violate consumer laws by charging parents to meet safety and disability rules.
- Ryanair says adults traveling with children pay one reserved seat fee but can reserve seats for up to four children free of charge.
- The CMA is checking if Ryanair’s seat reservation policy is fair and legal.
- Ryanair called the investigation "bogus" and stated its policy complies with all relevant rules.
- The investigation focuses on whether Ryanair improperly charges parents for complying with aviation safety laws.
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