Infant Travel (0-2 years)
Lap-infant and separate-seat questions, booking, baggage and documents.
👪Children & Infants
Children & Infants
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Travelling with children or infants? Get independent guidance about airline policies, seats, bassinets, meals, baggage, documents and special services.
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Rules vary by airline, route, child age and fare conditions.
Children Travel (2-11 years)
Age-based fares, seating, meals, baggage and travel requirements.
Seat Selection
Bassinet areas, extra legroom and family seating requests.
Unaccompanied Minor (UM)
General airline service guidance for children travelling alone.
Baby Equipment
Strollers, car seats, cots and other equipment policies.
Special Meals
Child meals, baby food, milk and dietary requests.
Entertainment & Comfort
Toys, activity packs, inflight entertainment and comfort tips.
Priority & Assistance
Check-in, boarding and family assistance information.
Travel Documents
Passport, visa and consent-letter questions for children.
Other Requests
Any other family-travel service or assistance question.
Age Guidelines at a Glance (May vary by airline)
Infant
Typically under 2 years. May travel on a lap or occupy a separate seat.
Child
Typically 2 to 11 years and treated as a child passenger by many airlines.
Unaccompanied Minor
Age limits and mandatory or optional UM service vary by airline.
Check Airline Policy
Confirm exact age, fare, seating and service rules before booking.
Always check the operating airline's current policy before travel.
Our Simple 3-Step Process
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Tell Us Your Travel DetailsShare the route, airline and child ages.
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We Review General Airline RulesSam helps identify relevant questions and options.
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Request Through Official ChannelsThe airline or seller confirms seats and services.
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Important to Know
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Policies VaryAge limits, fares and services differ by airline.
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Book EarlyBassinets, family seats, meals and UM services can be limited.
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Safety Comes FirstAirline approval and current travel documents remain essential.
Send a Children & Infants Travel InquiryShare the family journey and service request securelyOpen Form +
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Children & Infant Travel Questions
What is the age limit for an infant?
Many airlines define an infant as under 2 years on the travel date, but exact rules and minimum ages vary.
Do I need a consent letter for my child?
A letter may be required when a child travels alone, with one parent or with another adult, depending on destination rules.
Do infants need a passport?
For international travel, infants generally require their own valid passport and any applicable visa or authorisation.
Can I carry a stroller or car seat?
Many airlines accept some baby equipment, but size, weight, cabin and checked-baggage rules differ.
Can I request a bassinet seat?
Yes, subject to aircraft configuration, infant limits and availability. Request early and reconfirm before departure.
What meals are available for children?
Some airlines offer child or baby meals with advance notice. Availability varies by route and cabin.
What is an unaccompanied minor service?
It is an airline-supervised service for eligible children travelling without an adult. Age limits and fees vary.
Can children earn frequent-flyer miles?
Often yes when enrolled and travelling on an eligible paid fare, subject to programme terms.
Can two children sit together?
Airlines generally aim to seat young children with an accompanying adult, but seat selection and assignment rules vary.
Can UK Support Desk confirm a bassinet or UM service?
No. We provide independent guidance and enquiry support. Only the airline can confirm seats and special services.
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