Major airline 'reluctantly' changes family policy amid investigation
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The company made the decision under pressure from the authorities, not just out of love for its neighbor.
Major airline 'reluctantly' changes family policy amid investigation
Ryanair will "reluctantly" allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards.
If you usually fly with family and companies like Ryanair are part of your travel plan, this news interests you. The Irish airline has decided to remove the controversial supplement that forced parents to pay to sit with their children under 12 years of age. A turn that comes after years of pressure and will benefit millions of passengers. The bill became official on June 25, 2026, just two weeks after the UK Competition and Markets Authority (C…
Pressing for pressure – Ryanair makes it free Just over two weeks ago, British authorities announced that they would investigate whether Ryanair's practice of charging for so-called family seats was in line with consumer law. On Thursday, Ryanair, Europe's largest airline, announced that they would go back to the start. Read also: Read also: Ryanair in the spotlight – parents must pay a fee to sit with their children Don't want to waste time In…
Families no longer have to pay for guaranteed seats with children on Ryanair, as the system will now automatically assign them to them. The carrier assures that revenue will not suffer as a result.
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