Earlier this month, budget airline Ryanair made a change to how they charge parents travelling with their children.
Following the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s investigation into their former policy, which saw parents pay a fee to sit next to their children, the company has “reluctantly” tweaked their rules.
Prior to the adjustment, Ryanair required parents flying with children aged two to 11 to pay for one reserved “mandatory family seat”. Up to four children could then sit by them for free.
As of the 25 July, 2026, Ryanair said, adults will be offered seats n...
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