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Ryanair adopts ‘free of charge’ family seating policy after watchdog investigation

Chief executive claims CMA has forced airline to adopt ‘less transparent and less consumer-friendly’ approach

The Guardian - UK

Ryanair to allow parents flying with young children to avoid seat fee

This comes after the competition watchdog launched an investigation into its previous policy.

Evening Standard

Ryanair makes key seat policy change for any parents flying with children

Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary hit out at The CMA over the changes

The Independent UK

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EasyJet bidder is still offering less than a full ticket

Castlelake’s offer does not feel close to a knockout price – and it still needs to get shareholders (and Stelios) onboard

The Guardian - UK

EU border delays force Ryanair passengers to miss flight to London

Up to 50 passengers were unable to board the flight to London Luton

The Independent UK

US firm goes public with £4.7bn proposal to buy easyJet after earlier bids rejected

Investment company Castlelake made bid public for shareholders to evaluate but carrier describes offer as ‘cheap’

The Guardian - UK

Michael O’Leary to head Ryanair for another six years under new contract

The long-term chief executive will be given a one-off purchase option over 10 million shares, provided he stays until April 2032.

Evening Standard

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Ryanair passengers stranded in Greece after 'border control delays'

Ryanair blamed border delays for the disruption, while Athens International Airport said congestion was caused by ‘additional processing requirements’

Evening Standard

Air travellers to enjoy free cabin luggage and keep delay compensation after decade-long talks

Airlines argue that if the sector is required to comply with stricter compensation and financial rules, ticket prices will inevitably go up.

Euronews

Regulators investigate Ryanair over controversial family seating fees

Europe’s largest low-cost airline is under investigation over its policy requiring families with young children to pay for seat reservations. UK regulators will examine whether the fees are unfair and whether they breach rules designed to prevent hidden charges.

Euronews

Ryanair faces investigation over charging parents to sit with their children

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The Independent UK

UK watchdog investigates Ryanair over fees to seat parents with children; airline defends policy

Britain's competition watchdog is investigating Ryanair over its "mandatory family seat" charge. The CMA is examining if the fee unfairly forces parents to pay for the airline to meet child safety obligations and if it's not displayed upfront. Ryanair maintains its policy complies with laws, stating no fee is charged…

The Economic Times

Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with their children

Budget airline describes inquiry as ‘bogus’ as watchdog says it is only large carrier flying from UK to impose charge

The Guardian - UK

Ryanair investigated by watchdog for charging parents to sit with their children

The Competition and Markets Authority said it will determine whether the practice is ‘in line with consumer law’

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Ryanair investigated for charging parents £8 to sit with their children on flights

Ryanair has called the probe a ‘bogus investigation’

The Guardian - UK

Middle East war is hurting eurozone economy, warns ECB, after announcing first interest rate rise since 2023 – as it happened

European Central Bank has lifted interest rates and warned that the war in the Middle East is generating inflation pressures

Evening Standard

Travel stylishly with Katie Loxton's airline-approved hand luggage

The British brand is well known for its affordable luxury, and the use of sustainable materials

Euronews

Wizz Air announces Starlink wifi deal as other budget rivals hold back

The Hungarian budget carrier will roll out satellite internet across its fleet from 2027, as Ryanair and EasyJet continue to resist the technology over cost concerns.

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Evening Standard

Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air hand luggage restrictions explained – and the best bags to buy

Here’s how to avoid getting stung at the airport with an oversized bag fine

We Got This Covered

A Ryanair passenger who left her carry-on on the plane shared how she got it back, despite being told the airline doesn’t handle bags left onboard

Sometimes, luck is on your side.

The Independent UK

Ryanair passengers miss flight due to ‘chaos’ at Toulouse airport

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The Independent UK

Passengers miss Ryanair flight following long queues at Toulouse airport border control

Crowds at border control meant that passengers missed a flight to London Stansted

The Independent UK

I boarded a plane after seven years flight-free – flying has got so much worse

COMMENT: After going so long without travelling by air, Helen Coffey got back on board a plane excited for a new adventure– and the experience was much, much worse than she remembered

Evening Standard

Rowdy passengers could be banned from all flights under new proposal

Officials are scheduled to meet with airlines later this month to discuss the planned scheme

The Independent UK

Portugal general strike to impact hundreds of flights and public transport today

Workers from across various sectors have walked out to protest the country's labour reforms

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