Flying with infant

[tmendy226]

Depends on baby, price..... and flight load.

If you’re flying a 757-200, book flights separately and you get and empty seat next to you. Double check if you can use car seats in that specific kind of D1.

[shiframeir]

If you’re flying a 757-200, book flights separately and you get and empty seat next to you. Double check if you can use car seats in that specific kind of D1.

its actually a 767. if i book delta one i wont do car seat and we will have to sleep with the baby in our seat/lap, vs booking coach with an extra seat for a carseat.

[bmw]

flying on american airlines 737 from phx to jfk, in business class, booked a seat for the infant, will i have any issues bringing a car seat ?

[yochai]

Planning on flying from MIA to TLV on BA in March. I’ll be traveling IY”H with my wife, a 5 year old, a 23 month old, and newborn twins.
I was wondering if there’s any way to book 3 lap infants with 2 adults (and a child)? I know it’s highly recommended to book seats for all infants, but due to covid, I’m almost positive I’ll have enough seats for everyone anyway. Just asking if it’s technically possible to book them as lap infants?

[Kobe Bryant]

I’ll be traveling IY”H with my wife, a 5 year old, a 23 month old, and newborn twins.

baby is in the future (unknown) but will be approx six months old

MT

[SSLPhD]

Planning on flying from MIA to TLV on BA in March. I’ll be traveling IY”H with my wife, a 5 year old, a 23 month old, and newborn twins.
I was wondering if there’s any way to book 3 lap infants with 2 adults (and a child)? I know it’s highly recommended to book seats for all infants, but due to covid, I’m almost positive I’ll have enough seats for everyone anyway. Just asking if it’s technically possible to book them as lap infants?

GIYF.  Only allowed one lap child per adult.  The 23 month old can't be booked online it seems, and will need their own seat.  The twins are too young to sit in their own seats and will need to be held during taxi, takeoff, and turbulence.  I think you're underestimating how difficult this will be.

[yochai]

GIYF.  Only allowed one lap child per adult.  The 23 month old can't be booked online it seems, and will need their own seat.  The twins are too young to sit in their own seats and will need to be held during taxi, takeoff, and turbulence.  I think you're underestimating how difficult this will be.

Thanks for that.
Can’t the twins sit in a car seat during takeoff and landing? I’ve usually been able to bring them on if there are available seats, even if I didn’t pay for them.

[SSLPhD]

Thanks for that.
Can’t the twins sit in a car seat during takeoff and landing? I’ve usually been able to bring them on if there are available seats, even if I didn’t pay for them.

I don't think BA allows that.

See the linked article below by a flight attendant about flying with children, pay attention to mention of a "belly belt" which I believe is still required on BA.  The latest info I can find is from 2013, so it may have changed, but BA's website makes me wonder.  (Some people like the belly belt; I have no experience with them.)  Even if you do pay for seats, it sounds like you will have to take them out during TTL&T.  I'm sure there are people here that have experience flying with infants on BA, maybe they can chime in.

http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com/

[Kobe Bryant]

I don't think BA allows that.

See the linked article below by a flight attendant about flying with children, pay attention to mention of a "belly belt" which I believe is still required on BA.  The latest info I can find is from 2013, so it may have changed, but BA's website makes me wonder.  (Some people like the belly belt; I have no experience with them.)  Even if you do pay for seats, it sounds like you will have to take them out during TTL&T.  I'm sure there are people here that have experience flying with infants on BA, maybe they can chime in.

http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com/

I’ve flown BA with an infant and had no issues with him sitting in the Doona.

[ushdadude]

What's the best way to travel with an almost 4 year old? Do you still do car seat? Or is booster enough? I remember hearing you that there are special straps that you could use for the airplane that make it almost like a three-point harness

[MeirS]

Flying United (Express) with an 18m old and a 4 week old. Taking a stroller, a Doona and a car seat. Paid for a seat for 1 of the infants.
I was planning on taking the Donna on board for the 2 kids to take turns. I'm undecided if I should check in the stroller and take my 18 m old in a car seat strapped onto a wheelie carry on, then gate check, or if I should check in the car seat and gate check the stroller.

Any tips?

Do you think they'll let me take a car seat and a Doona on board of there's space?

[lubaby]

What's the best way to travel with an almost 4 year old? Do you still do car seat? Or is booster enough? I remember hearing you that there are special straps that you could use for the airplane that make it almost like a three-five-point harness

This is the strap thing if you decide to go that way. I've used it multiple times for almost 4 year old when we didn't need to bring along extra car seats.

Child Airplane Travel Harness - Cares Safety Restraint System - The Only FAA Approved Child Flying Safety Device $75.99 $67.89



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[SSLPhD]

This is the strap thing if you decide to go that way. I've used it multiple times for almost 4 year old when we didn't need to bring along extra car seats.

Child Airplane Travel Harness - Cares Safety Restraint System - The Only FAA Approved Child Flying Safety Device $75.99 $67.89



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It's actually a FOUR-point harness, and I've used it a few times before realizing that without the 5th-point between the legs, it can present a strangulation hazard, if the kid slides downward.  Here's a review that mentions it, and should be read so you know what you're dealing with.

https://www.amazon.com/CARES-Child-Airplane-Travel-Harness/product-reviews/B0012E4FV8

[ushdadude]

is it really necessary vs the regular lap belt? both should keep the kid in their seat during turbulence

[SSLPhD]

is it really necessary vs the regular lap belt? both should keep the kid in their seat during turbulence

Best is to use car seat if kid hasn't outgrown it, especially if you're bringing it along for use at your destination.

[nacho2100]

Flying Southwest on Friday with a 6month old in a Clek Liing. Curious to know if anyone has any rec's re seat choice (bulkhead vs other) both regarding comfort and minimizing covid exposure. I also wanted to confirm that we can't use the carseat in row 12 behind the exit (737-700

[mikel1]

Any advice on how to book a ticket for an unborn infant on southwest? Don't know the gender and DOB yet.. what do I put on the ticket information so I can take the doona on board and have a seat for the infant?

Thanks!

[MeirS]

For domestic flights, you can add the infant at the check-in counter.

[Naftuli19]

For domestic flights, you can add the infant at the check-in counter.

or call after birth

[mikel1]

I want to actually buy the ticket now.. not just a lap sit.. and its domestic..

is there a generic way of buying a ticket for the infant? they don't allow for name changes...

THANKS!!!