Ryanair being investigated by watchdog for charging parents to sit with their children on flights

Ryanair being investigated by watchdog for charging parents to sit with their children on flights The fee is typically about £8 each way - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Ryanair is being investigated by the competition watchdog for charging parents to sit with their children on flights. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the airline requires at least one parent to sit with their children aged between two and 11. This is done through what Ryanair calls a mandatory family seat, whereas reserving a seat is optional for other passengers. The fee is typically about £8 each way. The regulator said it is investigating “whether Ryanair’s approach to seat reservations may mean parents are being charged for the airline to meet its child safety and disability‑related obligations as set out under aviation rules”. It added that it will “determine whether or not this practice is in line with consumer law”. More to follow... Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments