Does Delta require ID for infants?

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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What documents do I need to fly with my infant? If you're traveling internationally, your baby will need a passport regardless of their age. For domestic travel, it's a good idea to bring a copy of your child's birth certificate in case you need to verify their age and/or your parental status.

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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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Remove infants and children from strollers and car seats and carry them in arms through the walk-through metal detector. Modified screening procedures are in place to reduce the likelihood of a pat-down.

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If a minor is traveling without their parents (alone, in a group, with other relatives, etc.), they will need a Minor Travel Consent Form. These forms grant parental permission for the minor to travel.

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What documents do you need to fly on Delta? In the United States, you need a valid U.S. government-issued photo ID or a passport from your country of origin to travel through security. You must show that the name on your boarding pass matches the legal name on your unexpired government-issued ID.

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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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In general, pediatricians recommend that newborns not fly until their respiratory and immune systems are fully developed. This often means that a newborn should not fly until they're three to six months old. However, these dates can vary greatly from child to child.

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Complimentary Checked Strollers, Child Safety Seats & Other Infant Items. Children's strollers and child safety seats are not counted as part of the standard baggage and therefore can be easily checked for free. For your convenience, these items may be checked at the curbside, the ticket counter or at the gate.

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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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TSA agents will allow you to go through the metal detector while still wearing your baby in a soft-bodied carrier. In fact, in airports that have both a metal detector and a full-body scanner, you will be sent through the metal detector if you are wearing your baby through airport security.

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They may be in pain because of pressure changes at takeoff and landing; they may be tired and find it difficult to sleep without their normal surroundings; they might want to move around instead of being stuck in a confined space or they might be disoriented and scared.

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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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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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