Group 1 - The pricing of children's airline tickets is often higher than that of adult tickets, with some cases showing a price difference exceeding 60% [1] - During the peak travel season for families, many parents are surprised to find that children's tickets do not enjoy the same discounts as adult tickets, leading to a phenomenon where children's tickets are more expensive than discounted adult tickets [1] - A survey of various flights revealed that on 10 different routes, 6 flights had children's ticket prices higher than adult prices, with examples showing children's tickets priced at 1150 yuan compared to adult tickets at 520 yuan [1] Group 2 - The general pricing structure for children's tickets is typically 50% of the adult full fare plus 50% of the fuel surcharge, but this can lead to confusion when adult tickets are discounted more than children's tickets [2] - Airlines may sell children's tickets at the same price as discounted adult tickets to attract travelers, but in cases of limited availability, children's tickets may revert to the standard pricing structure, resulting in higher prices [2] - Some airlines bind children's tickets to specific fare classes, and if the lower-priced classes are sold out, children may only be able to purchase higher-priced tickets, further contributing to the price disparity [2]