Air France Pregnancy, Infant and Child Travel Policy

Air France is the French flag carrier headquartered in North Paris. Air France serves 32 destinations in France and operates worldwide scheduled passenger and cargo services to 152 destinations in 91 countries. Here’s a summary of the pregnancy, infant and children travel policies for Air France.

*This is for informational purposes only. For more information on flying with children on Air France, click here or contact the airline directly.

Expectant Mothers Flying on Air France

You do not need medical notes to fly with Air France. However, we recommend that you seek your doctor´s opinion before your trip.

Infants (under 2 years old) Flying with Air France

- - An infant can travel for free on domestic flights within France as long as the infant will be on the lap of another passenger for the flight.
  - Only one infant is permitted per adult passenger (18 years of age or older). Exception: a passenger under 18 years of age can accompany an infant if he or she is the child´s father, mother, or legal guardian.
  - To travel with 2 infants, a 2^nd passenger, over the age of 18, is necessary. Exception: a passenger under 18 years of age can accompany an infant if he or she is the child´s father, mother, or legal guardian.
  - A seat can be purchased (child fare) for your infant as long as you have the proper child restraint device.
  - For international flights a child under 2 years old is charged 10% of an adult fare plus taxes, even if the infant will be on the lap of another passenger for the flight.

Baggage Allowance for Infants

- - If you are traveling with a child on your lap, you can check in an additional baggage item weighing up to 10 kg / 22 lb.
  - You can also transport a foldable stroller (maximum size: 15 cm x 30 cm x 100 cm / 5.9 in x 11.8 in x 39.4 in) at no extra charge. This type of stroller may also be accepted in the cabin on long-haul flights*, as long as enough space is available in the overhead compartments. *Except for long-haul flights to Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Saint Martin, Cayenne, Réunion, Seychelles, Mauritius, Punta Cana, Havana, Santo Domingo.

Children (2 to 11 years old) Flying with Air France

- - In certain cases, children accompanied by an adult can receive fare reductions of up to: 15% on domestic flights and 33% on medium and long-haul flights
  - You can transport a foldable stroller (maximum size: 15 x 30 x 100 cm / 5.9 x 11.8 x 39.4 in.) in addition to your baggage allowance at no extra charge.
  - Children must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. However, travel companions may be younger than 18 years of age if they are the child’s father, mother, or legal guardian.

Stroller, Bassinet and Child Restraint Devices

Strollers

- - You can also transport a foldable stroller when flying with an infant or child (maximum size: 15 cm x 30 cm x 100 cm / 5.9 in x 11.8 in x 39.4 in) at no extra charge. This type of stroller may also be accepted in the cabin on long-haul flights*, as long as enough space is available in the overhead compartments. *Except for long-haul flights to Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Saint Martin, Cayenne, Réunion, Seychelles, Mauritius, Punta Cana, Havana, Santo Domingo.

Bassinets / Cots

- - You can request a skycot on medium-haul flights in the Affaires cabin and long-haul flights in the Affaires, Alizé, Premium Voyageur and Voyageur (not available in the La Première cabin) cabins.
  - Skycots are designed for infants weighing less than 10 kg / 22 lbs and measuring less than 70 cm / 27 in.
  - To make a request for a skycot, please contact Air France at least 24 hours before departure.

Child Restraint Devices

- - If you book a seat for your infant (child fare), you can choose to use a car seat that conforms to official regulations for his/her comfort and safety:
    - it is authorized for standard automobile use (a non-standard car seat may be refused by personnel upon check-in or boarding),
    - it does not exceed 41 cm / 16 in. in width,
    - you make sure to install the seat on board as indicated by the manufacturer’s instructions (front or back facing the seatback),
    - it can be held in place by a seat belt.

Special Services for Families Flying with Air France

- - Changing tables are also available on long-haul flights.
  - On flights of 2 ½ hours or more, a special meal, including cookies and jars of baby food, is available for your infant. Remember to request the special meal when booking your trip or purchasing your ticket, or at least 24 hours before your departure time.
  - On all flights with a duration of more than 2.5 hours, for children 3-8 years of age a meal adapted to the tastes and needs of your child is offered. For children ages 9 – 11, please remember to request this option when booking or purchasing your ticket, at least 24 hours before departure.
  - Pencils, coloring books and games, along with the Planète Bleue magazine and the High Flier diploma are distributed by the crew for children ages 2 – 11.