How much is the infant seat on British Airways?

Selecting seats for an infant on your lap When you travel with an infant on your lap, you can choose a seat for yourself and everyone in your booking, free of charge, for up to a party of nine. Subject to availability, one person in your booking can choose a carrycot/seat position.



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Choosing your seat at check-in If you haven't already chosen your seat, you can do so when you check in, from 24 hours before departure. This is free except on Basic (hand baggage only) fares, although your choice may be limited and a fee may still apply to exit row seats on long haul flights.

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For international trips, there will be a fee for the portion from the international city to the U.S. To guarantee a seat for the infant (and a carry-on luggage allowance), it is required to purchase a regular adult ticketed fare.

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Lap infant fares on international flights Most international flights allow children under 2 to fly as lap children, but with one big difference — it's usually not 100% free. Typically, if you're flying on a revenue ticket, you must pay the taxes and fees for your lap infant plus, in some cases, 10% of the fare.

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You can either add the lap child at the time of booking or you can call at a later date and add the child. Note that even after your child has been born, most airlines have minimum age requirements to fly, usually starting at 7 days old. Check with your airline to confirm how young your baby can be when they fly.

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Once your little one turns 2 years old, they'll be considered a child and will need to travel in their own seat. You'll need to book and pay for a Child fare. All children under 14 years must travel accompanied by an adult aged 16 years or over. Anyone under the age of 14 won't be allowed to fly unaccompanied.

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Choosing your seat at check-in If you haven't already chosen your seat, you can do so when you check in, from 24 hours before departure. This is free except on Basic (hand baggage only) fares, although your choice may be limited and a fee may still apply to exit row seats on long haul flights.

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If you don't choose your seats in advance, we always do our best to seat your family together based on flight seat availability. This may mean that you'll be seated in adjacent rows or across the aisle. All children under 12 will be seated with an accompanying adult. Anyone over 12 may be seated separately.

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When can a baby fly internationally on a plane? 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.

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How much does a child ticket cost? The price of a child ticket will differ from airline to airline. Some airlines offer discounted prices for children, whereas others have a flat fare for adults and children. On average, discounted airline tickets for children are around 25—33% cheaper than adult tickets.

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Absolutely! The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) strongly encourage bringing your baby's infant car seat on board. It protects against turbulence and keeps your little one safe in their seat, so they're not trying to explore the plane.

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If you travel internationally, your baby needs their own ticket. Your baby is allowed to travel sitting on your lap with an extension seat belt supplied by the airline. For long-haul flights, check if you can book a bassinet for your baby to sleep in.

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