Can I book an adult ticket for a child?

1 Answer. Yes, you can book an adult ticket for a child. These days airlines rarely offer different pricing for adults, youths, seniors, and children -- with the exception being INFS (infant without a seat) tickets. The adult price is usually all that is on offer for anyone who needs a seat.



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Supply the airline's reservations representative with the minor's full name, age, parent or guardian contact information, departure and arrival airports and desired airline services. Book the flight and pay any associated unaccompanied minor fees.

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If your infant is 1 year old on the outbound journey but turns 2 by the time of the return journey, you need to book the flights for a child and not for an infant. A traveller between 2 to 12 year old is classified as a child, and anyone above 12 years old is classified as an adult.

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Transferring a ticket from one person to another person always costs a fee. You will have to pay a name change fee to the airlines if transferring your ticket to someone else. The transfer fee varies from airline to airline. A transferable flight ticket is always useful.

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You'll need to fill out an unaccompanied minor form and any necessary Customs and Immigration documents for the day of departure. This form must remain with your child during their journey. At check-in, parents / guardians will also need to provide: A birth certificate or passport as proof of the child's age.

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Planning your trip
  • Infants on lap. Children under two can sit on a parent's lap during flights to any destination.
  • Infant seats. Alternatively, infants can have their own seat if you bring an approved car seat.
  • All other kids. Children older than two will need a ticket and their own seat on the plane.


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Infants under 2 years old can travel at no charge in the lap of their parent (any age), or an accompanying adult 16 years or older traveling in the same cabin. We welcome infants as young as 2 days old, but infants less than 7 days old require a 'Passenger Medical' form to be completed before your flight.

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We have travelers into their 80s and even 90s. Some travel as a couple and some alone, says company spokeswoman Ann Shannon. We have no age limit.

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Related: Why you should travel while your baby is an infant If you have a trip that spans your child's second birthday, only the outbound flight will be free. On the return flight, you will be required to purchase your now-2-year-old a seat with a one-way ticket.

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Spoiler alert: Most do not. Of the 10 airlines featured on the tool, only three airlines — Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines — guarantee adjacent seats for young children traveling with an accompanying adult at no additional cost.

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Yes. The name submitted on your airline reservation must be an exact match to the name you provided on your application. If you use a frequent flyer account or online travel profile, ensure that your name is properly saved.

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Kids ages 5 through 11 who are flying alone must usually travel pursuant to special “unaccompanied minor” procedures. On some airlines, these procedures are required for unaccompanied children as old as 14.

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Children ages 15-17 are permitted to travel as a standard passenger, Go to footer note, provided they can present a valid ID to security personnel. If parents or guardians prefer, they can also travel as an unaccompanied minor.

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Most airlines allow children to fly in business and first and even provide extra amenities to make the flight extra special.

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