Move to stop charges for parents to sit by children on flights
The UK government is proposing new legislation to prevent airlines from charging parents extra fees to sit next to their children. The bill also aims to eliminate costs associated with correcting minor booking errors, such as spelling mistakes.
Why it matters
This policy addresses consumer protection and the rising cost of living for families, aiming to standardize airline practices across the UK.
Image source, Getty Images By Katy Austin , Transport correspondent and Tabby Wilson Published 5 minutes ago The government says it will ensure parents cannot be charged for sitting next to their children on planes if new powers get approval in Parliament.
UK airlines said they adhered to existing rules.
If the Civil Aviation Bill gets approved by MPs, the department for transport says it will consult on scrapping any charges for being seated next to children under the age of 14 or correcting minor errors on flight bookings.
While acknowledging most UK airlines already offer protections against hidden costs, the government said its proposed reforms would provide greater consistency across all airlines operating in the country.
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