Babies’ Free Plane Rides on Laps May End Soon in Brazil

Brazilian airlines will be happy to let you endure your flight with a squirming child on your lap. They’ll even charge you for the privilege.

While most carriers don’t impose full ticket prices for fliers under age 2 who are held by an adult, the industry wants the right to levy a higher fee on these so-called non-seated travelers. Currently that charge is capped at 10 percent of the fare.