Ryanair has axed its family seating policy – but kids’ fees still add up
Ryanair has removed its mandatory family seating fee, but parents still face complex and often hidden costs when traveling with infants. Airlines frequently charge significant flat fees for lap infants, sometimes exceeding the price of an adult ticket.
Why it matters
Understanding these hidden travel costs is essential for family budgeting and highlights the need for greater transparency in airline pricing policies.
Those aged over two must have their own seat, with the amount charged varying widely depending on the airline. Those aged over two must have their own seat, with the amount charged varying widely depending on the airline. Family holidays Ryanair has axed its family seating policy – but kids’ fees still add up The airfare for a baby on your lap could cost more than your own ticket. Here’s how airline charges and travel taxes can hit you
Prefer the Guardian on Google R yanair recently stopped making parents pay to sit next to their children but depending on the airline the hidden extra costs involved in flying with children can be substantial. In some cases, you can even end up spending more for the baby on your lap than you paid for your own flight.
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