To think that 13 is not an adult

[BusyBeez99]

TUI class 13 year olds as adults. AIBU to think that as a 13 year old can't drink alcohol that they shouldn't pay the adult price for all inclusive (NB booking is for 2 adults and a 13 year old so not making up a second adult)

Of course they are not an adult but the pricing is standard. You're being facetious.
My 13 year old is taller than me and eats twice as much as I do.

Another single parent here. Always had to pay adult prices for my daughter, child free places, reductions and free meal deals etc only apply for two adults bookings.

Guess as you all have huge fridge emptying 13 year olds then I AIBU! Just going by my child it seems alien to have a 5'6 13 year old eating adult sized meals

Have already said am sucking it up but they really ought to re think the use of the word adult

Yup - single parent here as well - 3 kids 1 adult - always charged for 2 adults and 2 kids - even when the eldest was 9!

Yes, it's a pain being a single parent and never getting any of the family discounts.

A 13 year old wouldn't ever order of a children's menu in a restaurant. You're always paying adult prices when they eat.

it seems alien to have a 5'6 13 year old eating adult sized meals

But 5 foot 6 is adult sized...

I have a son this age - he might not be drinking booze but he's certainly eating an awful lot more than most adults as he's growing at a rate of knots. Certainly a lot more than many of the MNetters who delight in telling us that they survive on a lettuce leaf and grain of rice once a fortnight and couldn't possible manage a WHOLE biscuit.

off a children's menu

It is alien to me because I have a 5 foot 12.5 year old who eats like a sparrow. Maybe he will grow 6 inches and suddenly eat two adult meals at a sitting in 6 months time but I doubt it

I had no idea that some 13 year olds were as tall as adults and ate like adults hence my question!!

Have already said I must be U then

For teens, it's probably fair. My 6ft 13 year old DTs have hollow legs so I'd get money's worth. Id make my money back by lunch the first day!

I think you would be unreasonable to expect a child to pay less for a flight- a seat is a seat regardless. However I totally agree where all inclusive is involved, it seems ridiculous that a child who eats less than an adult and drinks no alcohol should be charged the same amount as an adult

They have to work on averages and will know that some teens faced with a buffet and unlimited fizzy drinks, snacks and ice creams will put away a lot, which won't necessarily be cheaper for the hotel to provide than alcohol.

Many teen boys will be bigger and heavier than their DMs, so will also cost the airline more to transport.

That's why you have to weigh up if AI is worth it. I don't eat or drink much so it would be a waste of money for me, maybe self catering would be a better deal for you?

I've said I will pay just voicing my frustration at the hike in price

Self catering is not a holiday IMO

Most travel companies do, it is often cheaper to book direct with hotels if they discount for under 16s. You also need to check that you are not charged air taxes on an under 16s flight if you book a package. They may be listed at adult cost but should not pay it. You may have to ask for a rebate though , don't assume it is automatically deducted or be fobbed off to negotiate with the airline.

Well if you think self catering isn't a holiday you probably get your money's worth from AI. I honestly don't eat enough for SC be a hassle, that's why different things suit different people.

Jet2holidays say their definition of a child depends on destination and they have a free child place finder. I put in 2 adults and a 13 YO in August and it came up with several results, so worth a look.

Also even if you don't get a free child place, could also work out cheaper than TUI?

Self catering is only 'not a holiday' if you take it upon yourself to do everything when the workload could be shared between the three of you and you are doing 'proper' cooking and unnecessary cleaning.

We often self cater, eat out a lot and any cooking is very basic and relaxed and the only cleaning is the bare minimum to keep the kitchen usable and we both pitch in.

We eat out at least once a day, sometimes twice.

Some meals out are tapas, slice of pizza, big ice cream or snacks from a street vendor.
Couple of trips to mini mart/supermarket for stock of drinks, snacks, ham, bread, cheese, olives. Also good for ready made pizza or BBQ stuff.
Bed and breakfast is a good compromise if you like a big late breakfast because, supplemented with a snack or ice cream, it can keep you going until the evening meal when you go out for a nice relaxing walk, drink and meal.

Much nicer experience and better food than mid range AI buffet hotels, and much cheaper than high end a la carte AI.

I took teenage DS's to an AI hotel when they were 15/17 so full adult price. There was a large area of the hotel reserved for adults, an adults only pool and an adults only restaurant, none of which we could use.
I would also have been happy for the 17 year old to have a glass of wine or a beer with us but the hotel wouldn't serve him (Cyprus).

One real advantage of self catering (or as Barbaraofseville says b&b) is that you're helping out the local economy by eating in restaurants and shopping in supermarkets. All inclusive hotels tend to be foreign owned and a real drain on the local economy - you can really see the impact they've had in some communities.

I've seen a free childcplace come up for my 16 year old but never on an AI. Teenagers are all different, just as adults are. We've done AI several times and you'd be lucky if we've had more than a couple if bottles if wine and a few beers over the holiday. We like our food and like the convenience and the soft drinks all day make it worth it.

No asking for a free child place - never got one as the hotels we go to don't tend to have them. Just again commenting that 13-17 is not classed as adult and their choice of words is wrong

Re the alcohol and older teens, it depends if you are somewher that uses bands. If you are, they give them a childs band and in theory dont serve them. In turkey its mainly no bands so if they look old enough theyll get served. My DSs have been able to get a shandy from 13/14. But then DS has been able to get served here since 15. We dont encourage drinking btw but I don't see any harm in a cold weak shandy occasionally or a cider at a family wedding or at Christmas.

Yes we have bands and yes although I will have to pay adult price for him he will get a child coloured band.

OP I'm not disagreeing with you and think the situation of a PP where you pay for an adult and there are loads of facilities that they cant access is very poor. You akso find that they have chikd facilities that they are too old for as well. Teens arent catered for well imo. Last few years weve rented a villa instead.

I can beat that.

Railcard / British rail doesn't recognise people who require two carers using their disabled railcard.

So the person I care for is going to have to pay for themselves, plus their 1st carer at a reduced rate and their second carer at full rate to be able to use their service. I'm absolutely bloody appalled.