Traveling with a baby is never easy and requires a lot of effort . Here , we’ve listed down 5 commonly asked questions by mommy travelers about flying with a baby .
1 . Does the baby need to purchase a seat ?
Babies under 2 can be considered as lap infants and do not need to purchase a separate seat . They can travel with an accompanying passenger who is at least 16 years old . However , infants older than 2 must get a paid seat .
( NOTE : Infants must be at least 7 days old to travel on planes. )
2 . Do babies need ID ?
Yes , it is necessary to provide documentation for lap infants . Other than basic identity information , you have to bring one of the following as proof of its age :
- Child’s birth certificate
- Child’s passport
- Child’s immunization form
3. Can I fly with more than 1 lap baby ?
No . One adult is limited to one lap baby . This means if you are traveling alone with twins , you have to purchase a seat for the second one . However , if both parents are traveling , twins are no problem since each person can hold one .
4. Do lap babies have luggage allowance?
No . Unfortunately , infants not occupying a seat do not get luggage allowance . Their luggage will be checked with their parents’. If the luggages exceed the maximum baggage weight , extra fees will be charged by the airline .
5. Are lap babies 100% free of charge?
No. The truth is , though lap infants aren’t required purchased tickets , you still need to pay a charge ranging from $ 0 to $1000 USD depending on your airline . Generally , for most airlines you pay 10% of the adult fare , plus full taxes/fees .