UpdatedAFP12 Jun, 2026 07:36 PM2 mins to readAirlines cannot charge parents to book seats next to their children under new EU rules. Photo / SuppliedAirlines cannot charge parents to book seats next to their children under new EU rules. Photo / SuppliedAirlines will be banned from charging parents to get seats next to their children under an EU reform of passenger rights.

EU countries had wanted to trim the compensation air carriers have to pay for cancelled flights and long delays. But the plans were ditched after months of negotiations, having