Ryanair Faces Investigation For Charging Parents To Sit With Children

The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into airline giant Ryanair over allegations that it unfairly charges parents to sit beside their children on flights, in a move that could have implications for family air travel costs and consumer rights.
The watchdog said it was examining whether the fees—typically around £8 per flight leg—breach consumer protection laws, particularly where parents are required to pay for “mandatory family seating” to ensure they sit with children aged between two and 11.
According to the CMA, Ryanair’s booking system requires parents to either pay for seat selection or use its allocated seating arrangement, whi...