Ryanair is under investigation over charging parents to sit with their kids

What happened

According to The Verge’s source item, Ryanair is under investigation over charging parents to sit with their kids, European economy airline Ryanair is under investigation in the UK for charging parents mandatory fees to sit with their children. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was looking into whether the seating fees, which may be charging parents for the airline to meet its child safety and disability‑related obligations, are “unfair” under consumer […] Ryanair said the CMA’s investigation is “bogus.” | Photo by Nicolas Economou / NurPhoto via Getty Images European economy airline Ryanair is under investigation in the UK for charging parents mandatory fees to sit with their children. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was looking into whether the seating fees, which may be charging parents for the airline to meet its child safety and disability‑related obligations, are “unfair” under consumer law. Under Ryanair’s terms and conditions, at least o

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