Infant airfare

Playadicta · 04-15-2009

I always thought that there was no ticketing charge for infants on the lap of a parent, but I have looked at a couple of airlines and they say that for international flights infants do have to purchase a seat/ticket.

Anyone know which airlines, if any, dont charge for infants?

DarMI · 04-15-2009

If the child is under 2 years of age they can travel on a lap. The airlines do charge a minimal tax for the ticket, usually around $10.25.

**Shammy** · 04-15-2009

Some airlines are charging more than just taxes now - if I recall correctly Mexicana is one - but I may not be recalling correctly!

JillyinMN · 04-15-2009

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Originally Posted by Shammy

Some airlines are charging more than just taxes now - if I recall correctly Mexicana is one - but I may not be recalling correctly!

Too many mojitos today?

**Shammy** · 04-16-2009

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Originally Posted by JillyinMN

Too many mojitos today?

Don and I broke up...it's now Havana.

aisha · 04-16-2009

When I called United to get some prices the lady said it would be $152 for my 5 month old on the lap,but on Travelation it said only $52 for her. Also the price was very cheap for my baby with other airlines on that website so check out Travelation.com and see if you can find some cheap ones.

**Shammy** · 04-16-2009

Infant taxes/fees are set by each individual airline, if the airline is charging "X" amount of dollars then that's what you'll pay. If an internet site isn't quoting you the same price, my guess is you'll be asked to pay it at check in as they don't have the authority to lower the taxes. Two different charges for the same airline doesn't sound right to me.

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Playadicta way into it Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 201	Infant airfare I always thought that there was no ticketing charge for infants on the lap of a parent, but I have looked at a couple of airlines and they say that for international flights infants do have to purchase a seat/ticket. Anyone know which airlines, if any, dont charge for infants?

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DarMI añejo Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Waterford, Michigan...for now Posts: 1,581	If the child is under 2 years of age they can travel on a lap. The airlines do charge a minimal tax for the ticket, usually around $10.25.

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Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 17,503	Some airlines are charging more than just taxes now - if I recall correctly Mexicana is one - but I may not be recalling correctly!

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aisha way into it Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Back in Michigan Booooooorrrrrrrrrrinnng Posts: 248	When I called United to get some prices the lady said it would be $152 for my 5 month old on the lap,but on Travelation it said only $52 for her. Also the price was very cheap for my baby with other airlines on that website so check out Travelation.com and see if you can find some cheap ones.

04-16-2009	#7 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 17,503	Infant taxes/fees are set by each individual airline, if the airline is charging "X" amount of dollars then that's what you'll pay. If an internet site isn't quoting you the same price, my guess is you'll be asked to pay it at check in as they don't have the authority to lower the taxes. Two different charges for the same airline doesn't sound right to me.

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