The European Parliament is currently negotiating updates to the Air Passenger Rights Regulation, which include proposals to mandate fee-free adjacent seating for families on flights. While the legislative process is ongoing, the Parliament’s position supports clarifying that airlines should not impose additional charges for seating children next to their accompanying adults www.euroconsumers.org. As of late February 2026, the regulation remains in the negotiation stage, with the Council of the EU and the Parliament working to finalize the amendments.