Ryanair has axed its family seating policy – but kids’ fees still add up
Summary
Ryanair has ended its policy that charged parents for sitting next to their children, but many airlines still add extra fees for children, sometimes making it more expensive to travel with a baby than with an adult. Fees for infants and children vary widely, and parents often find it hard to understand the total cost until late in the booking process.Key Facts
- Ryanair no longer makes parents pay to sit next to their children.
- Some airlines charge separate fees for babies sitting on laps, which can be higher than an adult’s ticket price.
- Wizz Air charges a flat fee of about £28 for infants on laps, regardless of the adult fare price.
- Airlines like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic charge about 10% of the adult ticket price for lap infants.
- Children over two years old must have their own seat, and prices vary based on the airline.
- Wizz Air tickets for children over two cost the same as adult tickets, while some airlines offer discounts until children turn 12.
- Booking seats next to children can be confusing; some airlines only guarantee one adult will sit next to a child under 14.
- Parents often face multiple hidden fees when traveling with children, making the total cost hard to calculate.
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