What happens if you give birth in flight?

“In most other cases, the child would assume the citizenship of their parents. It's also possible that the child would be given the citizenship of the nation in which the aircraft was registered, regardless of where it departed or landed. This rule only applies to prevent the child from being stateless.”



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Legal frameworks. The rules vary by country. For instance, in the United States, a child born on a plane over U.S. territory or within its airspace is automatically granted U.S. citizenship.

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Every US citizen, regardless of age, must have a passport to travel abroad. Newborn babies, infants, and toddlers all need a passport to leave and enter another country. Just as if an adult was applying for a passport, babies must have Form DS-11 filled out and submitted.

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Corendon is not the first airline to try a section with no small children. Scoot, a low-cost airline based in Singapore, sells a section where passengers must be at least 12.

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Most U.S. airlines will let children as young as 5 fly as unaccompanied minors, though restrictions and the required level of supervision vary by carrier and the passenger's age.

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Going into labour on the plane Going into labour or having your waters break on a plane can be a frightening experience. There may be doctors or midwives among the passengers who can help you birth your baby safely. Cabin crew may have had some training in this. But this is not guaranteed.

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Yes. Everyone travelling needs a passport, even very young babies. Getting one, however, can take time. So make sure you book flights to factor in the maximum amount of time this could take.

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An infant is considered fit to fly if:
  • You can produce a passenger medical form, also known as a medical release for travel, signed by a physician stating that the baby is healthy enough to fly.
  • You have a copy of the baby's birth certificate as proof of age.


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Instead, you can use their birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or other documentation that identifies them. When crossing state lines, you may need to provide sufficient proof of your relationship with the infant.

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