Whether you want to know the best gastronomic villages in Andalusia, Notre-Dame or discovering the United Kingdom, being parents does not have to be any impediment to travel. Although motherhood or paternity require an adaptation period, Couples who have always traveled can continue to do so And, those that cannot be encouraged and enjoy this wonderful stage.
Each family knows its little one left over and knows exactly what are the essentials without those who cannot leave home: the favorite stuffed animal, the pacifiers, etc. None of this must be forgotten when traveling but, at the same time, it is convenient to be well informed about What do airlines allowif there is any requirement when traveling with babies or what is its detailed policy.
As recommended AENA, contacting the company with which it is traveling is key because «The requirements and specifications may vary between countries and airlines«. In addition, he emphasizes that »the baby has the right to wear hand luggage, so you can carry a bag for him” and that, “as a general rule, airlines allow a chair to be added. You can take it to the stairs of the plane, where it will be collected by the flight attendees and will be stored in the cellar «.
In hand luggage, liquid medicines or baby foods can be carried, such as milk, water or juices. It should even be justified a specific food or medicine with a medical or similar recipe. The rest of the liquids are governed by current regulations.
Documentation
Another of the great unknowns is to know what papers have to take. Aena explains that on national flights, the company can ask for the Family bookwhile on international flights, it is essential to travel with the Tax and visa passportif the country requires it. Finally, on Schengen and UE No Schengen flights, it is sufficient with the DNI or passport in force.
In addition, those under 2 years of age, “can travel in the lap of an adult using a seat belt or in a child seat, similar to those used in cars that are fixed to the plane seat,” according to Aena. In the latter case, we must ensure that the seat we have is approved to use in aircraft because, although it is approved, “it is at the discretion of the airline and depends on its policy.” Therefore, some provide children’s seats on board and have baby cribs.
What do airlines say?
To clarify the small print of each of the companies, we have analyzed the conditions of the main companies in the air market in Spain:
The company dictates that “a baby must have at least 8 days” to take any of its flights. Otherwise, it will not be able to fly. “Also,” he continues, “we recommend parents or guardians to make sure the responsible doctor agrees that it is certain that these small babies travel by plane.”
As of the eighth day of their birth, the company already allows them the cabin crew ». Otherwise, they can go in their seat “if they have the AMSAFE Cares, for more than 12 months baby) or a homologated car chair.”
Ryanair also specifies that the adult companion “can rise on board, in addition to his hand luggage, a baby bag up to 5 kg (dimensions: 45 x 35 x 20 cm)».
It stipulates that babies can travel from 7 days of birth. Those who They travel in adult lapThey need their own shipping card. And if you are going to go in your own seat, “you must bring with you a homologated car seat to place in the adjoining seat (max: 44 cm) and make the reservation through our customer service center.”
On board, you can carry a 10 kg suitcase in the cabin (maximum measurements 55x40x20 cm), in addition to a 5 kg bag for the baby’s things (blanket, toys, food, water, etc.). “Additionally, you can bill up to two free baby luggage pieces: stroller, cuckoo, cradle or 0+ group car chair.”
The company informs that they allow traveling “from any moment after delivery, but we recommend that you do not fly with your baby to after 7 days.”
If the child has not turned two years old and does not occupy a seat, it pays part of their ticket: between 30 and 10% of the price of the accompanying adult rate. If it occupies it, it will be treated under the policy stipulated by the company for children between 2 and 11 years.
When occupying a seat, the family must carry a approved car chair (EU quality seal, ECE R44/03 or ECE R44/04), “in which the baby will travel taking into account the safety regulations.”
In the case of babies under 8 months, the entity has cribs-confort (provided that the 11 kg are not exceeded) on intercontinental flights, whose reservation has to be requested through the Iberia office in your country.
The children who have not turned 2 on the date of the flight travel in the same seat as the adult that accompanies them. In addition, they can carry a 10 kg luggage. in cabin with the necessary things for the little one. “And they will have the same luggage franchise in the cellar as that of the adult to whom the baby is associated in the reserve,” the company specifies. In addition, they can carry only one of the following articles: a folding baby stroller, allowed to travel with children up to 4 years; a basket for the transport of the baby or a car seat ».
Air Europa also offers ARA cribs under 24 months. but only on flights operated by the B787 fleet.
Families can wear a folding cart, a car chair or a travel cradle. It will be in the winery “free of charge, as long as the total weight of these items does not exceed 10 kg.”
If the child will go in a seat in another seat, “you must reserve a seat on the plane and pay the corresponding rate.” In addition, the company specifies that “due to the wide variety of car chairs that exist, we cannot guarantee in advance that a particular model is adequate for use on board. To guarantee safety, Jet2.com reserves the right to deny permission to use certain types of car chairs on the plane or during takeoff and landing. In such circumstances, the baby must go in the adult’s lap (up to 2 years) or in a seat using the standard safety belt (from 2 years) ».
Stipulates that «Babies of less than 14 days will not be able to travel«. And those who exceed two years will have to go in their own seat.
Those who go in the lap of the father or mother, “only an additional baby changing room (max. 45 x 36 x 20 cm) will be allowed and this piece must be placed under the front seat.”
In the case of the kids who go in their seat, they allow: a small hand luggage piece plus a baby changing bag (in standard or not selected seat); a piece of small hand luggage (max. 45 x 36 x 20 cm) and a baby changing room bag (in an extra legOom seat); A large hand -handed piece (max. 56 x 45 x 25 cm), a small hand -handed piece (max. 45 x 36 x 20 cm) and a baby changing room bag (with any seat, with the purchase of a piece of large hand luggage).
In addition, for each minor, the family can carry in the winery up to two items, without addition folding or non -folding, lifting seat and carrier.
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