Michael O'Leary

Chief Executive, Ryanair

Appears in 1 story

Office: Chief executive officer

Born: March 20, 1961, Mullingar

Education: University of Dublin, School of Business, Trinity College Dublin

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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UK bans airline fees for seating children with parents

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: Denied the fees exist

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