A couple flying from Israel to Belgium left their baby at the check-in counter after an employee told them the infant couldn't fly without a ticket.
The incident happened Tuesday at Ben Gurion Airport, where the unidentified couple showed up with tickets for themselves, but not for their baby, according to a spokeswoman for Ryanair.
"The couple also arrived late for the flight, once the check-in for the flight was closed," the spokeswoman told CNN. "The couple left the infant seat with the baby and ran toward the security checks at Terminal One in an attempt to reach the boarding gate for the flight."
Fox News shared video of the baby, abandoned on the conveyor belt in the check-in area. One woman can be heard saying, "She left him here, I swear!"
Although the couple boarded the flight, they didn't actually go anywhere.
"The check-in agent at Ben Gurion Airport contacted airport security, who retrieved these passengers," the airline spokeswoman said. "This is now a matter for local police."
It's unclear whether charges have been filed against the couple. A spokesman for Israel Police told CNN that the matter appeared to have been resolved by the time officers arrived on the scene.
"The baby was with the parents and there's no further investigation," he said.
According Ryanair's website, infants can be included in a flight reservation during the booking process and can sit on an adult's lap, for a fee. A separate seat must be purchased for infants under 2 who need a car seat.
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