Flight Booking: Do children need tickets in flights or not? Most people don't know this..

Flight Ticket Booking Tips: Often, people assume that, like trains and buses, small children will not need tickets on flights as well. While children up to 5 years of age travel for free in trains, the rules on flights are completely different. Different airlines have their own rules, which most people are not aware of.

If you are thinking of traveling by air with your child, then it is important to know till what age the ticket is free and from when it becomes mandatory to buy a full ticket. Here we will also tell you what things you should keep in mind while traveling with children. So let's know...

Flight ticket rules for children under 2 years
If the child is less than 2 years old, then he does not need a separate seat. He can travel sitting on your lap. However, most airlines charge infant tickets for such children, which is much cheaper than a normal ticket. For safety, airlines provide special seat belts or a baby cradle (bassinet) to small children. Let us tell you that you can travel alone with only one child in your lap.

Ticket for children from 2 to 12 years
If the child is between 2 and 12 years old, then it becomes necessary to take a separate seat for him. At this age, the ticket is cheaper than the adult ticket, and different airlines offer discounted fares for children. For this reason, it is always beneficial to compare the fares of different airlines before booking the ticket.

Full ticket for children above 12 years
As soon as the child turns 12, the airline considers him an adult passenger. From this age, children have to buy a full ticket. Children from 12 to 17 years can also travel alone on the flight. During this time, the airline provides services like "Unaccompanied Minor" or "Young Traveler Assistance" for their safety and convenience.

Keep these things in mind before traveling.
If you are traveling with children on a flight, then before booking the ticket, definitely check the airline's policy and discount, because every airline has different rules.
If you are traveling with an infant, then confirm the seating arrangement and safety guidelines with the airline in advance.
If the child is traveling alone, then definitely book the Unaccompanied Minor service.
Now you must have understood that children up to 2 years of age do not need a full ticket, but after the age of 2, it becomes necessary for them to sit on a separate seat. On the other hand, children above 12 years of age have to take a full ticket like an adult. By understanding these rules in advance, you will not only be able to book the ticket correctly but can also avoid unnecessary expenses during a family trip.

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