UK to Ban Adjacent Seat Fees for Passengers Traveling with Children
With a new legal regulation to be implemented in the UK, airlines will be banned from charging adjacent seat fees for children under 14.
The UK government is preparing to ban the additional seat selection fees requested by airlines to ensure that children under 14 can sit next to their parents or guardians.
Scope of the New Regulation
Under the newly prepared legal regulation, carriers will be obligated to seat passengers under the age of 14 next to an accompanying adult free of charge.
Aiming to Reduce Costs
Announced as part of measures to tackle the cost of living, the practice aims to reduce ticketing costs, particularly for passengers traveling with children.
Current Fees Becoming History
Under the current practice, additional fees of up to £104 could be charged for a round-trip journey to select adjacent seats for a parent and child.
Free Resolution for Names and Typo Errors
The new regulation also covers administrative procedures on tickets. Accordingly, passengers will be able to correct simple name and spelling errors in their bookings free of charge.
Abolishing Modification Fees
Additional modification fees of up to £40 charged by companies for lowercase letters or spelling mistakes will also be eliminated in line with the new decision.