Ryanair has axed its family seating policy – but kids’ fees still add up
Those aged over two must have their own seat, with the amount charged varying widely depending on the airline. Photograph: Viacheslav Iakobchuk/AlamyView image in fullscreenThose aged over two must have their own seat, with the amount charged varying widely depending on the airline. Photograph: Viacheslav Iakobchuk/AlamyFamily holidaysRyanair has axed its family seating policy – but kids’ fees still add upThe airfare for a baby on your lap could cost more than your own ticket.
- ▪Those aged over two must have their own seat, with the amount charged varying widely depending on the airline.
- ▪Photograph: Viacheslav Iakobchuk/AlamyView image in fullscreenThose aged over two must have their own seat, with the amount charged varying widely depending on the airline.
- ▪Photograph: Viacheslav Iakobchuk/AlamyFamily holidaysRyanair has axed its family seating policy – but kids’ fees still add upThe airfare for a baby on your lap could cost more than your own ticket.
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Those aged over two must have their own seat, with the amount charged varying widely depending on the airline. Photograph: Viacheslav Iakobchuk/AlamyView image in fullscreenThose aged over two must have their own seat, with the amount charged varying widely depending on the airline. Photograph: Viacheslav Iakobchuk/AlamyFamily holidaysRyanair has axed its family seating policy – but kids’ fees still add upThe airfare for a baby on your lap could cost more than your own ticket. Here’s how airline charges and travel taxes can hit youCharlotte LyttonSat 11 Jul 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRyanair 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.
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