Rules for the purchase of children's tickets
Traveling with a child is always associated withcertain difficulties. And it's not just that the kid can get bored on the road and start bothering other passengers. For each child a separate ticket is required, which is bought according to certain rules. Today we will tell you the most popular information about children's air tickets.
General rules
Before buying a ticket, the age of the baby must be determined, depending on which the ticket price depends.
There are two categories of children's air tickets:
Up to two years - Infanta (INF)
From two to twelve - "Child" (CHD)
In fact, there are no restrictions on transportation of children by airplane, but according to general recommendations, they are not advised to fly with children who are only ten days old.
Cost and discounts
Discounts for buying a ticket directly depend on the age of the baby. Consider the order of formation of the cost of tickets in more detail.
For children under two years there is a discount of 90percent. But it will only work if the baby is not given a separate seat in the cabin, and he will travel in the hands of an adult.
In this case, one of the parents can hold only one child on their hands, and a place for free luggage for the baby is not provided.
If you do not want to hold the child in your arms,flight, you can reserve a separate place for him, but in this case the discount will be from thirty to fifty percent of the total ticket price. It is recommended to order a special cradle in which the baby will fly. But do it no later than a day before departure.
Independent travel for children under two years oldforbidden. Without an adult, such a baby is simply not allowed on board. Unaccompanied flights are allowed only from the moment the child reaches the age of four. But in this case, you need to warn the carrier in advance, since for such a trip some companies charge an additional fee.
In the case of buying a separate ticket for children from two to twelve years old they will receive their own place for baggage transportation.
Some useful recommendations
Before the trip, be sure to consult with the manager, so that your baby travels with the highest comfort.
If you often have to travel withbaby, it is better to buy a special chair in advance, because not all air carriers provide such services. You can check this information in the help desk.
When buying a children's air ticket, always book special places. Most often they are located at the beginning of the salon, and in the wall near them there are special fasteners for the cradle.
It happens that in advance reserve the right placesDid not work out. In that case, ask for help from the passenger registrar, without waiting for your turn and warn that you are flying with a small child. According to the rules, you should leave the places reserved for such cases.
Before traveling, be sure to read the rulesThe transportation of luggage that your child may need during the flight. Most airlines allow for the transportation in hand luggage of baby food and other delicacies. But remember that liquids should be packed in special containers, the volume is not more than one hundred milliliters.
To the child was not bored on the road, stock up on toys. But remember that even toy guns can not be carried aboard and you must confiscate them by customs.
Adhering to such simple advice and in advancespecifying the cost and conditions for obtaining discounts on children's tickets, your journey with a child of absolutely any age will not be as difficult as it might seem at first glance.
After you have issued a ticket for the baby, do not forget to book the most convenient and profitable option for the whole family.
