Ryanair issues warning over rule parents with children under-12 must obey

RYANAIR, WHICH IS RIVALLED BY JET2, TUI AND EASYJET, SAYS IT RECOMMENDS THAT YOU RESERVE YOUR SEAT WHEN BOOKING OR WHEN CHECKING IN. 08:18, 21 May 2025 Ryanair has issued a warning over a

rule parents flying with childen under-12 must obey. Ryanair, which is rivalled by Jet2, TUI and Easyjet, says it recommends that you reserve your seat when booking or when checking in. This

is "to guarantee a seat beside your travel companions. If you choose not to reserve a seat," the airline - which flies from Birmingham - has said. It warns a seat will be randomly

allocated to you free of charge when checking in, but it is unlikely it will be beside your travel companions. Ryanair said: “For safety reasons, children under the age of 12 must sit

beside an accompanying adult, and infants (aged 8 days to 23 months inclusive) must sit on an accompanying adult’s lap. READ MORE NEW UK PRIMARY SCHOOL DINNER RULES WITH SOME STAPLES BEING

'BANNED' "It is mandatory for an adult travelling with children under 12 (excl. infants) to reserve a seat." The Irish carrier said: “A maximum of four children for every

one adult on the same booking will receive a reserved seat free of charge." Article continues below The low cost airline, which is headed up by chief exec Michael O'Leary, said:

"This ensures parents of young children sit together during the flight. This will also allow you to check-in for your flight 60 days before departure." Ryanair went on to explain:

"It is not mandatory for any other adults or teenagers in the booking to reserve a seat, however they may choose to do so if they wish to seat with the rest of the family.” Reserved

seats cannot be removed from your booking, and refunds are not possible once purchased. Ryanair has also explained how passengers can purchase EXTRA seats for comfort, too. Article continues

below "Firstly, purchase two full-fare flight tickets. Book the first ticket in your name. Then for your second ticket, enter ‘EXTRA’ as the first name and ‘COMFORT SEAT’ as the last

name. ‘EXTRA COMFORT SEAT’ will then be added to your reservation," Ryanair says. "When checking in online, the same travel document details will be added for you and your extra

seat," it states.