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Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children

Ryanair has updated its seating policy to allow parents to sit next to their children for free. The airline describes the change as a reluctant tweak to match industry standards. The move follows an investigation by the CMA.

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Ryanair will no longer charge parents to sit next to their children.

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  1. Ryanair stops charging parents to sit with children

    Ryanair has updated its seating policy to allow parents to sit next to their children for free. The airline describes the change as a reluctant tweak to match industry standards. The move follows an investigation by the CMA.

    What's confirmed:

    • Ryanair will not charge parents to sit next to their children.
    • The airline previously charged adults £8 each way to sit with young children.
    • The policy change follows an investigation by the CMA.
    • The new seating policy took effect on Thursday.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Ryanair chief executive claims the CMA forced the airline to adopt a less consumer-friendly approach.
    • Ryanair previously described the watchdog inquiry as bogus.
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