Do I need to tell Delta I have an infant?

Children up to 2 years old (24 months), are not required to have their own seat. You must, however, inform Delta Air Lines that you will be traveling with an infant on your lap. Lap children can only be held by passengers who are at least 12 years of age.



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How to Add Infant-in-Arms to Your Ticket
  1. Go to My Trips.
  2. Go to the Special Service Requests section and select “Open” under the Infant in Arms icon.
  3. Click the + button next to “Request Infant in Arms” for the flight(s) the infant or child will be on.
  4. Fill in the required information fields and click “Confirm”


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Children under the age of 18 do not need an ID to fly on domestic flights inside of the U.S. as long as they are traveling with an adult.

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Delta Airlines: Delta is the only one of the major airlines that does not allow a diaper bag as an additional carry on item for free. However, they do allow a breast pump and associated cooler bag on board for free.

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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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37 Tips for Traveling With an Infant, Older Baby, or Toddler
  1. Update Immunizations. ...
  2. Consult Your Child's Healthcare Provider. ...
  3. Collect Medications and Important Documents. ...
  4. Do Some Research. ...
  5. Allow Extra Time. ...
  6. Bring Those Baby Essentials. ...
  7. Don't Forget Favorite Toys or Blankets. ...
  8. Double Check Car Seats.


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You may have to present proof of age like a birth certificate for any children under the age of 18. Families with children under 2 years old can ask to board early at the gate. Only 1 carry-on diaper bag per child is allowed.

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If you have a beautiful, healthy baby that is cleared to fly, you have a couple of options for when you can add your lap child to your reservation. You can either add the lap child at the time of booking or you can call at a later date and add the child.

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Adding an infant to your trip You only need to contact Reservations if you're traveling with an infant who is under 7 days old; or if you're traveling outside of the U.S. (taxes and a percentage of the adult fare may apply on international trips).

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Water for babies is allowed in reasonable quantities in carry-on bags. Remove this item from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from the rest of your belongings.

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Most airlines will allow you to carry a young baby in your lap for the entire journey, but will also give you the option to book an extra seat. We always recommend booking an additional seat for your baby and using an approved car seat. It's much safer during turbulence to have your baby strapped safely into a seat.

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Diaper bags, soft-sided cooler bags with breast milk, child safety seats, strollers and medical or mobility devices don't count toward your personal item or carry-on.

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The TSA will allow you to go through the metal detector while wearing your baby, although you may be asked to undergo an additional screening even if there is not an alarm. The additional screening will consist of having your hands swabbed for chemical residue, and potentially a pat-down.

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