Allegiant Air is a low-cost airline offering flights across the United States. Below is a summary of Allegiant Air’s pregnancy, infant and child travel policies.
*This is for informational purposes only. For more information on traveling with children on Allegiant Air, click here or contact the airline directly.
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Expectant Mothers
Allegiant Air recommends that pregnant passengers consult a physician before flying. If pregnant passenger’s due date is within forty-five (45) days of travel, Allegiant requires a note from a physician.
Infants (under 2 years old)
Children who are between fifteen (15) days old and under the age of two (2) years old will not be charged if they are not occupying a seat and accompanied by a fare-paying passenger who is fourteen (14) years of age or older. These children are considered and referred to as “Lap Children”. Proof of age, such as birth certificate, is required.
Only one lap child is allowed per adult. If one adult is traveling with more than one infant under two years of age, a seat will have to be purchased for the second infant. You can also choose to purchase a seat for your infant as long as you have the proper child restraint device.
Baggage Allowance for Infants
Each fare-paying passenger is allowed to take a stroller or a car seat to the boarding area.
Children (2 to 13 years old
Children thirteen (13) years and younger must be accompanied by an adult fourteen (14) or older. Allegiant does not offer unaccompanied minor services.
Strollers and Child Restraint Devices
Strollers
Each fare-paying passenger is allowed to take a stroller or a car seat to the boarding area. The stroller or car seat can also be checked at the time of check-in. If the stroller or car seat is taken to the gate, it will be “Gate Checked”. This means that it will be stowed in the cargo hold of the aircraft and can then be picked up at gate side upon reaching the aircraft’s final destination.
Child Restraint Devices
Convertible-type car seats designed for forward or backward installation in a forward-facing aircraft seat. Many of these carry the FMVSS.213 insignia and/or language indicating that they are “approved for use in motor vehicles and on aircraft.” Any child restraint device manufactured between January 1, 1961 and February 25, 1985, must have the following label: “This child restraint device conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.” Any child restraint device manufactured since February 26, 1985, must have both of the following labels: “This child restraint device conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards” and “This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.”
At this time, the FAA has approved only the AmSafe Aviation CARES harness system, which is appropriate for children weighing between 22 and 44 pounds. The AmSafe Aviation CARES must have a label indicating “FAA Approved in Accordance with 14CFR 21.305(d), Approved for Aircraft Use Only.”
*This is for informational purposes only. For more information on traveling with children on Allegiant Air, click here or contact the airline directly.