CivilAviationBill News & Analysis

UK Airlines May Stop £104 Charges for Parents Sitting Together

The UK government plans to ensure parents cannot be charged for sitting next to their children on flights under the proposed Civil Aviation Bill. Currently, such arrangements can cost up to £104 for a return journey. This change aims to provide greater consistency across airlines regarding fees for minor errors, which can lead to costs up to £40 for corrections. The reforms address concerns about hidden charges impacting families during travel, highlighting a direct effort to ease financial burdens on parents and improve consumer protection in the airline industry.