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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating whether Ryanair's practice of charging parents to sit next to their children on flights breaches consumer law.

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Who
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Ryanair, Hayley Fletcher, Starmer Government, PA news agency
What
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating whether Ryanair's practice of charging parents to sit next to their children on flights breaches consumer law.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:55:10 GMT · 2h 31m ago
Where
UK ·
Why
The CMA is examining whether Ryanair's policy on 'family seats' and how these costs are presented to consumers comply with consumer law, particularly concerning 'drip pricing'.
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How this affects you

This investigation could lead to changes in how airlines, particularly Ryanair, charge for seat selection, potentially making air travel more transparent and preventing unexpected costs for families in the UK. Should the CMA find Ryanair in breach of consumer law, it could set a precedent for consumer protection in the aviation industry.

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    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Ryanair over charges that parents must pay to sit with their children on flights.
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