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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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Who
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Ryanair
What
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Ryanair over charges that parents must pay to sit with their children on flights.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:56:32 GMT · 3h 16m ago
Where
UK ·
Why
The CMA is investigating if Ryanair's seat reservation policy for families aligns with consumer law and child safety obligations, as parents must pay approximately £8 each way for a 'mandatory family seat' while reserving seats is optional for other passengers.
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How this affects you

If the investigation finds Ryanair in violation of consumer law, it could lead to changes in pricing policies for families on flights or potential fines, which may affect Ryanair's operational costs and consumer perception.

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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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  2. Markets3h 16m ago
    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Ryanair over charges for parents to sit with their children aged two to 11 on flights.
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  3. Currently Reading3h 16m ago
    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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