Originally Posted by
rickg523
They can achieve this by waiving seat selection fees for an adult/child pair on standard fares. Airlines should not be allowed to extort fees from parents by threatening an unsafe condition for their children if they don't pony up.
Proponents of basic tickets say it is a discount for those who are flexible in their seating options. Parents with children are inflexible so it isn't extortion.
Why not limit basic tickets to passengers over a certain age instead?