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    FAA Links for info on using car seats:
    September 2015 advisory -
http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_120-87C.pdf
Regulatory Requirements Regarding Accommodation of Child Restraint Systems http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/info/all_infos/media/2009/info09002.pdf


Earning mileage: Infants (who don't pay for a full ticket) are not eligible to earn miles.

Luggage: Some people report that their friend or parent flew and got lucky. However, it's best to check with the Airline (on their website or calling them), BEFORE packing your suitcases. Here are some helpful links, plus a summary of baggage allowed for lap infants.
Child paying 10% of fare can check a small suitecase up to 10kg/20lb. Child paying 50%+ of adult fare can check standard baggage allowance (one full size suitcase 23kg/50lb) both are +stroller and car seat. One carry on + booster or infant seat + pump and cooler
1 chacked bag at same rate as adults first bag + 1 stroller + 1 car seat. 1 carry-on diaper bag per child is allowed + pump + milk cooler + (stroller??)
1 stroller + 1 carseat. carry on: diaper bag, pump, carry one size stroller, carseat
1 checked bag up to 50lb/23kg. 1 stroller 1 carseat. 1 carry on up to 13lb/6kg or a carry on size stroller
  • BA
1 checked bag 50lbs/23kg + two of the following: stroller,car/booster seat,travel cot,babyack carrier. 1 extra carryon bag.
  • ElAL
1 checked bag 50lb/23kg. 1 stroller or car seat. NO carry on. (its not like their makpid these days any way  :))
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Proof: Some airlines require proof of age. Rather bring along some kind of proof, and not get stuck because of an gate agent or TSA guard that had a bad day.

Infants are cute.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #40 on: January 27, 2011, 05:14:01 PM »
i'm *G -just flew ewr-tlv on continental with my wife and infant, 6@ 70lb + 1@ 50lb (baby) !!!!
elal only gives you 10lbs for baby!!!
fyi..they don't accept over "70"lb!!!!

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #41 on: January 27, 2011, 06:04:22 PM »
i'm *G -just flew ewr-tlv on continental with my wife and infant, 6@ 70lb + 1@ 50lb (baby) !!!!
elal only gives you 10lbs for baby!!!
fyi..they don't accept over "70"lb!!!!
I flew US PHL-TLV almost every bag was 75. He checked them all in, after they were checked he made a comment how I should be more careful about the weight (or was that just a hint that I need to diet)
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #42 on: January 27, 2011, 06:06:00 PM »
And Chuchem you were right and wrong. They wouldn't give my wife a third bag (well they ended up giving, but officially they don't)
But an infant in lap gets 23kg
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #43 on: January 28, 2011, 07:33:00 AM »
I flew US PHL-TLV almost every bag was 75. He checked them all in, after they were checked he made a comment how I should be more careful about the weight (or was that just a hint that I need to diet)
just telling my experience on continental!!!

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #44 on: December 21, 2011, 01:39:58 PM »
Ok I need some opinions. I have an AA award flight for a total of 30k from: CDG-JFK in coach and then months later JFK-LIH also in coach.

Now I will be traveling with an infant and the aircraft that I will be on doesnt seem to have a bassinet option. So if flying with an infant is it worth it to spend the extra 30k for another seat to strap in a car-seat??

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #45 on: December 21, 2011, 01:40:49 PM »
So if flying with an infant is it worth it to spend the extra 30k for another seat to strap in a car-seat??
Absolutely.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #46 on: December 21, 2011, 01:43:58 PM »
Absolutely.
Thanks calling AA now. Hope they refund some of my 10% in taxes.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #47 on: December 21, 2011, 01:53:58 PM »
Thanks calling AA now. Hope they refund some of my 10% in taxes.
Should be fully refundable.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #48 on: December 21, 2011, 05:34:56 PM »
if theres an empty seat on the plane, most of the time theyll arrange it so that the empty seat is near you (if you request it)

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #49 on: December 21, 2011, 10:44:01 PM »
I'm flying American Airlines to Tlv (It changes to BA at Heathrow)  Their website says that an infant gets the full 23kg/50lb but that the suitcase has to a max. of 45 inches (carry on size).  Anyone have any experience?

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #50 on: December 21, 2011, 11:02:00 PM »
yes because you anyway have to pay 10% for infant

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #51 on: December 22, 2011, 12:42:35 AM »
but you only get a tiny suitcase?

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #52 on: November 18, 2013, 06:40:57 AM »
Repost: But I fount this thread and its more on topic.

Where would I be better off attaching an infant from TlV - NYC- on a reward booked with AA booked or a reward booked with MAtmid points

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #53 on: November 18, 2013, 08:27:58 AM »
It doesn't matter.
It all depends on the airline you're flying on. CMIIW
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #54 on: November 18, 2013, 08:33:47 AM »
It doesn't matter.
It all depends on the airline you're flying on. CMIIW
Obviously its EL AL if its Matmid points. The question is should I attach the infant to the AA award and or the matmid award?

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #55 on: November 18, 2013, 08:36:28 AM »
You're asking again the same question.
And my answer was in regards to luggage allowances.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #56 on: November 18, 2013, 08:39:47 AM »
You're asking again the same question.
And my answer was in regards to luggage allowances.
Thats why I'm asking again I'm talking about the infant ticket

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #57 on: November 18, 2013, 08:40:57 AM »
Obviously its EL AL if its Matmid points. The question is should I attach the infant to the AA award and or the matmid award?
Its doesn't matter since you any ways pay 10% of the full fare whether it's booked with AA or LY.


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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #58 on: November 18, 2013, 08:43:28 AM »
Its doesn't matter since you any ways pay 10% of the full fare whether it's booked with AA or LY.
AA wants to charge me the full fare of a one way ticket... Will LY do that too?

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #59 on: November 18, 2013, 08:48:28 AM »
AA wants to charge me the full fare of a one way ticket... Will LY do that too?
You mean 10% of the full fare.

Yes.