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UK bans airline fees for seating children with parents

As of October 2026: Warned on safety risks of separating families

The UK government announced on 2 October 2026 that airlines must seat children under 14 with a parent free of charge and stop charging for simple name corrections. The rules are not yet in force. They depend on the Civil Aviation Bill, which begins committee stage on 20 October 2026.

Updated Oct 11

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In an emergency situation anyone will try to get to their loved ones, even if it involves clambering over others, impeding the evacuation and putting lives at risk.

from UK bans airline fees for seating children with parents · Updated Oct 11

Putting its profits ahead of passenger safety.

from UK bans airline fees for seating children with parents · Updated Oct 11