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Will my flights get more expensive?
The new rules stop airlines charging extra for children's seats, but they might recover the cost elsewhere. Airlines could increase base ticket prices for everyone, including those without children, to offset the lost revenue. This means the 'little charges' might just be absorbed into a slightly higher overall fare for all passengers, rather than disappearing entirely.
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