In Russia, an order of the Ministry of Transport came into force, obliging air carriers to offer discounts on children’s tickets. writes about this RIA Novosti.
Children between the ages of 2 and 12 who accompany passengers can benefit from this assistance. The discount is valid only for domestic flights and children who are Russian citizens.
In addition, the ministry document provides a 100 percent discount for children under the age of two with an accompanying passenger on domestic flights (without a separate seat for the child), as well as a discount of at least 90 percent of the ticket price. international flights.
The order states that minors will be provided with a separate seat at a 50% discount, while other children under the age of two will travel with an accompanying passenger. Business class tickets and subsidized routes will be exceptions.
December 19, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin during direct line requested Providing 50% discount on flight tickets for large families from domestic airlines. The head of state emphasized that this problem should be resolved by January 14, 2025 at the latest. The president also demanded that airlines stop manipulating preferential fares.
Previously Ministry of Transport compulsory Provide parents and children with adjacent seats on the aircraft.
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Source: Gazeta

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