Ryanair loses appeal over ban on seat charges for minors

The airline normally charges more to people who want to choose their seat on the plane

Ryanair had been appealing a ban on airlines charging extra fees for seat reservation for children who need to be accompanied by an adult. Picture: Nicholas T Ansell/PA

Ryanair has lost its appeal against a ban on airlines charging extra fees for seat reservations when travellers need to sit next to children under 12 or people with disabilities, Italy's Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) said on Monday.

The Irish carrier challenged the ban after ENAC introduced it in 2021. The company lost a first appeal in 2022, in a ruling that has now been upheld by the Council of State, Italy's top administrative court, ENAC said.