UK Investigates Ryanair Over Family Seat Fees
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Ryanair over a 'mandatory family seat' fee of around £8 charged to parents to sit with children aged 2-11. The CMA will assess whether the fee breaches consumer law and whether the total price is obscured during booking.
Impact and considerations
The investigation could impact airline pricing transparency, with potential cost implications for business travelers.
Key points
- CMA is investigating whether Ryanair's family seat fee breaches consumer law.
- The fee is around £8 and charged for both outbound and return flights.
- CMA will assess if the contract term is unfair and if the price is obscured.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- PhocusWire / Phocuswright
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 12 Jun 2026, 01:05
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:25
- Last updated
- 12 Jun 2026, 01:05
- Original links
- PhocusWire All News：UK investigates Ryanair over family seat fees (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 12 Jun 2026, 01:05