Exciting news for jet-setting families! Ryanair is scrapping the controversial £8 fee parents faced when booking seats alongside their little ones. This comes after a watchdog investigation questioned whether charging families to sit together was fair play.
From now on, when you book with Ryanair, parents will be offered free seats at the back of the plane, with seats for the kids allocated nearby, all at no extra cost. You can still pay to pick your preferred spots if you fancy, but if you’re happy with what you get, there’s no fee at all!
Ryanair’s big boss Michael O’Leary had a bit to say, claiming the airline’s policy was always clear and consumer-friendly. But he also expressed frustration at having to align with industry norms due to the regulator’s intervention.
Consumer magazine editor Rory Boland welcomed the change, noting it was long overdue and promising to keep an eye on the situation to ensure Ryanair follows through on its promise.
For parents planning holidays, this means one less expense to worry about and a simpler process when flying with kids. It’s a small win in the world of air travel where costs often soar!
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