Ryanair announces move to fully allocated seating

Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced it will move to fully allocated seating on all flights from February 2014.

Passengers who do not pay €5 (£4.23) to select their seats will be allocated them during the 24 hours prior to departure.

The airline said the move was in response to feedback from customers who complained about rushing to the airport in a bid to get the best seats.

Ryanair also warned that its profits are likely to fall for the first time in five years.