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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 #480 on: February 20, 2017, 02:19:47 PM »
Most airlines just write infant in arms on your boarding pass. Some print the infant their own. Either way you need to let the airline know you have a lap child before the flight, either over the phone, online, or at the ticket counter when checking in.
Can be done by online Check in?

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #481 on: February 20, 2017, 02:23:11 PM »
Can be done by online Check in?
Depends. Some airlines let you check in online and print your boarding passes, some will let you check in and use mobile boarding passes, some won't let you check in at all.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #482 on: February 20, 2017, 02:24:30 PM »
Depends. Some airlines let you check in online and print your boarding passes, some will let you check in and use mobile boarding passes, some won't let you check in at all.
So it wont help at all if I call in advance?

Any experience with JB?

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #483 on: February 20, 2017, 02:37:06 PM »
So it wont help at all if I call in advance?

Any experience with JB?
JetBlue issues a separate boarding pass for the infant. Try calling in to add infant to your booking.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #484 on: February 20, 2017, 02:38:11 PM »
JetBlue issues a separate boarding pass for the infant. Try calling in to add infant to your booking.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #485 on: February 27, 2017, 02:06:18 PM »
when flying with united do i need a ticket for a baby 6 mo. old?
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #486 on: February 27, 2017, 02:07:24 PM »
when flying with united do i need a ticket for a baby 6 mo. old?
Domestic, no, international, yes.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #487 on: February 27, 2017, 02:07:47 PM »
when flying with united do i need a ticket for a baby 6 mo. old?
domestically you just need to let them know. Internationally, yes

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #488 on: February 27, 2017, 02:14:08 PM »
Domestic, no, international, yes.
thanks. does elal and/or delta also charge? if yes is there any airline that fly's to Israel who doesn't charge?
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #489 on: February 27, 2017, 02:21:54 PM »
thanks. does elal and/or delta also charge? if yes is there any airline that fly's to Israel who doesn't charge?
International, everybody charges. Different airlines charge different amount, but generally it's 10% of published.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #490 on: February 27, 2017, 02:24:55 PM »
International, everybody charges. Different airlines charge different amount, but generally it's 10% of published.
united looks more like its the same as an adult
1 infant (under 2) - reserved seat
$1,110.00
2 adults (18-64)
$2,334.00
Taxes and fees
$262.74
Total
$3,706.74
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #491 on: February 27, 2017, 02:26:24 PM »
united looks more like its the same as an adult
1 infant (under 2) - reserved seat
$1,110.00
2 adults (18-64)
$2,334.00
Taxes and fees
$262.74
Total
$3,706.74

10% is for a lap infant. Of course, if you buy a seat you pay for one!

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #492 on: February 27, 2017, 02:30:24 PM »
10% is for a lap infant. Of course, if you buy a seat you pay for one!
my mistake. do i get a bassinet when i book on lap?
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #493 on: February 27, 2017, 02:34:10 PM »
my mistake. do i get a bassinet when i book on lap?
You need to call the airline to request / confirm it.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #494 on: February 27, 2017, 02:35:57 PM »
my mistake. do i get a bassinet when i book on lap?
Many won't confirm, but will make a note.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #495 on: February 27, 2017, 03:10:59 PM »
is the 10% with delta of how much i paid at booking or how much it is when adding

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #496 on: February 27, 2017, 04:17:37 PM »
is the 10% with delta of how much i paid at booking or how much it is when adding
When adding.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #497 on: February 27, 2017, 06:43:09 PM »
10% is for a lap infant. Of course, if you buy a seat you pay for one!
taxes could sometimes be lower for infants/children, ex-LHR for example.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #498 on: February 28, 2017, 07:22:24 AM »
Booked a trip on Priceline for myself wife & infant. When checking out there was no option for infant info after booking called Priceline they said nothing they can do. Called Turkish said I can only do in the airport. I meant to cancel & book with TA but remembered half hour too late.

Will I run into any issues adding infant at airport? (Friend told me that airlines have a limit of how many lap infants they allow)

From 2 comments above this it seems like I'm going to have to pay 10% of price at checkin any way to pay it based on current price?

Any way possible to get this ticket cancelled Priceline doesn't care about the fact that they don't add infant for u even though you had entered that info fought with them for quite awhile. (Was booked on Amex biz plat if that'll help)

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #499 on: February 28, 2017, 07:36:40 AM »
From 2 comments above this it seems like I'm going to have to pay 10% of price at checkin any way to pay it based on current price?

You can go today to the airport ticket counter and get an infant ticket issued based on current prices.

ETA: You should consider if it is worth the trip. Every $100 increase in fares will be $10 more for infant ticket. How much will a special trip to the airport cost you in time and money?
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