UK airlines to be banned from charging parents to sit with children
The UK government plans to introduce new rules banning airlines from charging parents extra to sit with children under 14, as part of a broader effort to curb hidden fees. The proposed legislation, currently debated in parliament, would also eliminate fees for correcting name mistakes on bookings and aims to give ministers more power over passenger rights.
Why it matters
This change will directly impact families traveling by air in the UK, potentially saving them significant money and reducing stress, while also setting a precedent for consumer protection in the airline industry.
The change would require airlines to seat passengers under 14 next to their parents. The change would require airlines to seat passengers under 14 next to their parents. Airline industry UK airlines to be banned from charging parents to sit with children Planned rule change forms part of Burnham’s bid to crack down on the ‘little charges that add up’
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The new rule would require airlines to seat passengers aged under 14 next to their parents or an accompanying adult free of charge. Passengers will also no longer need to pay to tweak the name on their flight booking if they need to correct a mistake.
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