Ryanair Ends Fee for Parents to Sit With Children After Regulator Probe

Ryanair announced it will stop levying a fee for parents to sit with their children on flights. The policy change follows a probe by the UK’s civil aviation regulator. The regulator had been examining whether the charge breached consumer law. Ryanair said it changed course “reluctantly” after the investigation. The fee had previously been applied to families traveling together. Critics argued the charge was unfair to parents and children. The airline’s decision removes the extra cost for families on future trips. Observers will watch whether other carriers adjust similar fees.