What if a baby is born on an international flight?

Under the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, for the purposes of determining the obligations under the convention, a birth on a ship or aircraft in international waters or airspace shall be treated as a birth in the country of the ship or aircraft's registration.



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If the birth happens in no territory, the nationality of vessel will take precedence. US, Canada and several other nations automatically grant citizenship to babies born in mid-flight above their sovereign territory which is covered by two international conventions.

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“The baby [was] given free flights for life after her mother gave birth while still airborne with EgyptAir. The crew decided to initiate an unscheduled landing in Munich, Germany, which the airline turned into this clever marketing move. However, no airline is obliged to provide free flights for life.”

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We're here to take you and your family wherever you need to go. Infants or children under 2 years of age can travel on the lap of an adult for free (within the United States) or at a reduced fare (for international travel).

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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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How U.S. Immigration Law Treats Pregnancy. In many situations, U.S. immigration law considers pregnancy to be much like any other medical condition. Entering the U.S. for medical treatment is allowed under a B-2 visa, though you must be able to pay for it with your own funds or with private health insurance.

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