Ryanair has axed its family seating policy – but kids’ fees still add up
The airfare for a baby on your lap could cost more than your own ticket. Here’s how airline charges and travel taxes can hit you Ryanair 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. In some cases, you can even end up spending more for the baby on your lap than you paid for your own flight. Your baby might not need a seat, but you are still likely to pay fees for them to t
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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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