CAA vs FAA (and other) regulations
Whilst engaged in a discussion in my local about the proposed BA seat booking plan, a question was asked which I'm sure someone on here will be able to answer.
When booking with some airlines (mainly charter), they state that they can not guarantee that a family or other party will be allocated seating together and may be split up (unless a seating allocation fee is paid), and this may result in children being seated away from parents or guardian.
It was said that under FAA reg's, this is illegal (I don't know if this is true or not), and that when flying to the USA it is FAA rules that take precedance over CAA ones, and that the FAA do not allow children to sit away from parents, and so the airlines in question are acting illegally.
Could someone advise me if this is fact the case, and if possible, point me to somewhere where I could find this stated on the internet.