Andy Burnham bans airline charges for parents with children
Summary
The UK government has announced new rules to prevent airlines from charging parents to sit with their children on flights. The policy aims to address concerns about small fees that accumulate during travel. Airlines will be required to seat children with a parent without additional cost. The government claims current charges can cost families up to £104 for a return journey. The changes are part of a broader effort to reduce hidden costs for families.
Latest: Andy Burnham has defended the new rules, calling existing airline charges a 'rip-off' and emphasizing public frustration with the current policy.
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How it unfolded
Friday 2 October
Andy Burnham has defended the new rules, calling existing airline charges a 'rip-off' and emphasizing public frustration with the current policy.
- 08:18Bristol PostRyanair's Michael O'Leary hits out at Andy Burnham over plans to stop airlines charging parents to sit with children
- 07:01Liverpool EchoUK government's new airline rules explained - what they mean for families
- 05:45Liverpool EchoAndy Burnham slams 'rip off' airline charges as he announces major change for families
- 01:12Wales OnlineAndy Burnham says 'it's a rip-off' as new airline fee rules announced
Thursday 1 October
- 23:55BBC NewsMove to end charges for parents to sit by children on flights
- 17:41The GuardianUK airlines to be banned from charging parents to sit with children
- 17:30The IndependentAirlines to be blocked from charging parents extra to sit with their children on flights
- 17:30Liverpool EchoAndy Burnham makes major change to 'rip off' UK airline rules