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Ryanair changes family seating policy after investigation

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Posted Jun 25, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-25-1200
Ryanair changes family seating policy after investigation

Ryanair has updated its policy to allow parents to sit with their young children without incurring a seat reservation fee, following an investigation. The airline stated this aligns with most other European carriers.

Ryanair has updated its policy to allow parents to sit with their young children without incurring a seat reservation fee. The airline announced the change following an investigation into its previous practices. Under the new rules, adults traveling with children under 12 who opt not to pay for a reserved seat will be allocated free seats together after check-in. Ryanair's chief executive, Michael O'Leary, noted that this revised approach aligns with the policies of most other European airlines. The company described its agreement to the policy adjustment as "reluctantly" made.

Sources: BBC News - World

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