Airlines currently charge EUR 35 for passengers to sit next to their children.
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The EUR 35 figure is not a standardized fee across all airlines; fees vary significantly by carrier, route, and booking conditions
Ryanair specifically charges EUR 8-26 for family seat selection, which is lower than the claimed EUR 35
The source found mentions fees ranging from EUR 3-50 for European carriers, indicating substantial variation
Some airlines already provide free reserved seating for children aged 2-11 when adults purchase reserved seats
EU legislation has been proposed and voted on to ban these charges for children under 12, though implementation status as of January 2026 should be noted
Sources
SecondaryAir Traveler ClubApproximately 70% of European carriers still charge seat selection fees ranging from EUR 3-50
SecondaryTornos NewsRyanair charges between EUR 8-26 per person for reserved seating for families with children under 12