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Ryanair (RYAAY) Changes Family Seating Policy, No Fees for Parents
Ryanair (RYAAY) updated its family seating policy to allow parents to sit with young children for free after an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Previously, adults traveling with children paid £8 each way for a reserved seat, while children could sit for free but without guaranteed proximity. The new policy, effective immediately, comes in line with practices from other European airlines. Despite the change, Ryanair does not anticipate any impact on its revenue, asserting their previous policy provided families with certainty regarding seating.
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Ticketmaster (LYV) to Refund $9.9M for Deceptive Practices
Live Nation (LYV) will pay $9.9 million to D.C. residents due to deceptive ticket pricing practices over the last decade. This amount is expected to be allocated to approximately $9 million in refunds initiated by the D.C. Attorney General. The settlement aims to address consumer grievances related to pricing transparency in ticket sales. This event may influence regulatory scrutiny and consumer trust in ticketing services moving forward.
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