The European Union will prohibit airlines from charging parents extra fees to sit next to their young children, according to diplomats cited by AFP. This new regulation stems from a broader EU reform of passenger rights. The change aims to ensure families can travel together without incurring additional costs for seat assignments. Existing compensation rules for significant flight delays and cancellations will remain unchanged. The move addresses concerns about the financial burden placed on parents traveling with children. Implementation details and specific age limits for children covered by the rule are expected to be clarified further. This represents a win for consumer advocacy groups who have long campaigned against these extra charges.