In a huge win for family holidays, budget airline Jet2 has announced a sweeping change to its seating policy that will relieve a major pain point for parents. The carrier has pledged to automatically seat all children under 12 next to at least one accompanying adult for free.
The move comes after a widespread crackdown on so-called 'drip pricing' by the UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The new policy ensures that the practice of splitting up families to upsell seat reservations is now a thing of the past on Jet2 flights.
Ending the Pre-Booking Panic
Gone are the days of parents frantically scrambling to find adjacent seats at the online check-in window or facing the dreaded prospect of being separated from their children mid-flight. Jet2's system will now handle this automatically during the booking process.
A spokesperson for the airline confirmed the significant shift, stating: "We always strive to make travel as easy and stress-free as possible for families. We can confirm that we now automatically seat children under 12 with an accompanying adult on the booking, with no charge for this service."
A Industry-Wide Shift
Jet2's decision aligns with a broader enforcement push by the CAA, which has been pressuring airlines to make family seating free and guaranteed. This change effectively eliminates the risk of families being split up unless specifically requested, providing immense peace of mind.
For countless families, this policy update transforms the flight booking experience from a stressful ordeal into a simple, straightforward process. It represents a significant step towards more customer-friendly practices within the aviation industry.
