There is going to be a time when you’re going to have to fly with your younger child.  Sure, not all of us are going to have to, but you may have no choice.  You never know if you want to go on vacation, have to attend to a family emergency, etc.

No matter what the situation is, you’re going to find that each airline is going to have its own policy, when it comes down to ticketing an infant.  I will give you some tips that you can follow, so that you will know how much you may have to pay.

Any infant under the age of 2 will always have to fly with an accompanying adult.  Sadly, there are people out there that just want to fly out their 2 year old child without any adult supervision!

Most airlines are only going to allow you to bring 2 infants per adult.  This means that if you’re only 1 adult, and you’re flying 3 infants, you’re going to get denied.

For most airlines, if your child is under the age of 2 and he/she can fit on your lap, they are not going to charge you for the seat.  Once the child reaches 2+, you’re going to find that most airlines are going to charge you.  Again, this is going to vary across the airlines.  Its always best to check out the official website, or call up a customer service rep for more information.

As for documentation and other related material, many airlines have their own policy where you may have to show birth certificates, etc to prove that its your legal child, or if you’re flying with someone else, you will have to get authorization.

Again, every airline is going to be different.  What I have found is that you can generally have 1 infant per adult.  You will never be able to sit 2 infants on your lap, as there probably won’t be much room and the person next to you probably won’t like it that much.

How much is an infant airline ticket?

Since you’re going to be taking up a seat, the airlines don’t care if you’re 3 or 55.  The seat is going to be taken up by a human being.  With that being said, you’re going to have to pay the regular rates.

To address any issues, contact the customer service department regarding your tickets.   You will want to avoid any hassle that you come across once you reach the gate.