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The Competition and Markets Authority announced an investigation into Ryanair's practice of charging parents to sit with their children to determine if it complies with consumer law.
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Who
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Ryanair, Hayley Fletcher, Starmer Government
What
The Competition and Markets Authority announced an investigation into Ryanair's practice of charging parents to sit with their children to determine if it complies with consumer law.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:37:08 GMT · 3h 6m ago
Where
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Why
The CMA is investigating whether Ryanair's mandatory family seat fee, typically £8 each way, means 'parents are being charged for the airline to meet its child safety and disability-related obligations'.
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This investigation could lead to changes in how airlines, particularly Ryanair, charge for family seating in the UK, potentially impacting flight costs for families and setting a precedent for consumer protection in the aviation industry. However, Ryanair maintains its policy complies with laws and saves families money.
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2 events in this thread- Markets2h 48m agoThe UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Ryanair over charges imposed on parents wanting to sit next to their children on flights.Open article
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