Can I sit with my child on United basic economy?

A gate agent will announce when it's time for you to board. If you're flying with children under 12, we have new tools that make it easier for them to sit next to an adult in your party for free. This includes families who have Basic Economy tickets.



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United's family seating policy guarantees families with children under age 12 in certain cabins can sit together for free, regardless of fare type.

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United Airlines will no longer charge families extra to sit together on flights Adults with children ages 12 and under who are traveling on United Airlines flights will have the option to select seats next to their kids during or after the booking process.

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Each airline will have its rules about who can sit where, but a bulkhead seat is generally considered an excellent option for families traveling with young children. The bulkhead is at the front of the cabin and sitting in those seats usually guarantees you some extra leg room.

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An adult must take the child to the departure gate and stay until the flight is airborne. When you get to the gate, tell the gate agent you have an unaccompanied minor traveling on the flight. We'll board your child early so they can meet the flight crew and learn about the plane's safety features.

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Most U.S. airlines will permit children who have reached their fifth birthday to travel unaccompanied. 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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If you want a window seat, then suppose you choose from left to right (looking toward plane's nose): kid, kid, parent (aisle), parent (aisle). if in the middle then it's parent, kiddo, kiddo, parent. Mirror image it if you want the other side of the plane.

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In fact, most regular airlines now charge for seat selection anyways. It's often around $10-$30 per seat per flight segment, so if you cave in and pay for that, it can add up quickly. You shouldn't do it. No matter which airline you're flying on, don't ever pay to select a seat.

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After purchasing: Check your fare class. What letter is basic economy on United? These tickets are usually classified as N. Another way to know if you bought a basic economy ticket is if you're eligible to select a seat.

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In the front, you'll have a smoother, quieter ride compared to other areas of the plane. If your little one is a light sleeper, this will be important.

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