UK government plans to prohibit airlines from charging parents for seating with children
The Guardian · October 1, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
The UK government is proposing a rule that would stop airlines from charging parents extra fees to sit with their children during flights. Under the new regulation, passengers under the age of 14 would be seated next to their parents or a guardian at no additional cost, and passengers would not have to pay to change the name on their flight bookings for correcting mistakes.
Why it matters
This regulation aims to alleviate additional costs for families traveling with children.
How this story affects people
How does this story affect you if you are a parent traveling with children under 14?
This regulation will allow you to sit next to your child without incurring additional fees, making family travel more affordable. It also eliminates the cost of correcting name mistakes on flight bookings, further reducing travel-related expenses.
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