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The no-frills airline requires at least one parent to sit with children aged two to 11 during a flight, but that means they must pay for what it calls a "mandatory family seat".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“He had me sit in the chair in front of the camera, and I didn’t know what was going to happen. I was given no direction,” An told the BBC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Ryanair is being investigated by the UK's competition watchdog over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child on flights.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Either that, or just sit back and enjoy the World Cup, let football be the winner – and just hope that there's no need to try and work out who to back in 2030.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

When I get down to the basement, Grandma has everything set up like last time: a large cloth for us to sit on, essential oils and candles throughout the room.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold