Repubblica Economia6/12/2026Business1 min readItaly
UK competition watchdog probes Ryanair's 'lap infant' fees
Quick Look
- The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Ryanair's policy of charging parents to sit next to their children on flights.
- The Irish airline defends its practices, stating they are regular.
- Meanwhile, in Italy, the Council of State ruled against the low-cost carrier.
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Why It Matters
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Ryanair's practice of charging parents to sit next to their children. The airline maintains its conduct is regular. In Italy, a similar issue saw the Council of State rule against the carrier.
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di Aldo Fontanarosa
L’Autorità inglese della concorrenza accende un faro sulla cifra che la compagnia irlandese applica al biglietto di mamma o papà che vogliono viaggiare accanto al bambino. La replica: nostra condotta regolare. Nel nostro Paese, il Consiglio di Stato ha dato torto al vettore a basso costo
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Open Questions
- Will Ryanair change its fee policy?
- What will be the CMA's final ruling?
- Will other airlines face similar scrutiny?
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