Korean Air is the flag carrier airline of South Korea. Korean Air’s international passenger division and related subsidiary cargo division together serve 130 cities in 45 countries, while its domestic division serves 20 destinations. Here’s a summary of Korean Air’s pregnancy, infant and children travel policies.
*Please note, this page is for informational purposes only and may not reflect current airline policies. To find up-to-date travel policies, please click here or contact the airline directly.
Expectant Mothers
Whether a passenger can travel during pregnancy depends on the expected date of delivery and pregnancy type (single or multiple pregnancy – multiple pregnancy means that a woman has two or more babies in her uterus). For the safety of pregnant women and unborn babies, passengers with multiple pregnancy are subject to a different policy than those with single pregnancy according to IATA Medical Guideline. However, a separate rule applies to pregnant women with complications (e.g., gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, obstetrical hemorrhage).
Women are required to present a medical certificate issued within 72 hours prior to departure during check-in and indicate the period of pregnancy and the due date when booking under the following conditions: 32-36 weeks (single pregnancy), 32 weeks (multiple pregnancy).
Women are prohibited from flying on Korean Air under the following conditions: 37 weeks and over (single pregnancy), 33 weeks and over (multiple pregnancy).
Infant (under 2 years old)
Infants are not required to have their own seat however, you must inform Korean Air that you will be traveling with an infant on your lap. Infants are charged 10% of an adult fare plus taxes, even if the infant will be on the lap of another passenger for international flights. Infants travel free of charge on domestic flights.
Only one lap child is allowed per adult. If traveling with more than one infant, a seat will have to be purchased for each additional infant.
A seat may be purchased for an infant as long as you have the proper child restraint device.
A seat will have to be purchased for any flight that a child is 2 years or older.
Baggage Allowance for Infants
One of the following infant articles may be brought onto a flight along with one piece of baggage which does not exceed 115cm (length+width+height) and 10kg :
- Small collapsible stroller
- Carriage
- Baby bassinet
- Carseat
Strollers, Bassinets and Child Restraint Devices
Strollers:
Children can be transported in their strollers throughout the airport. However, large strollers must be checked at the gate. Your child’s stroller will be delivered to you at the aircraft door upon request at your connecting city or destination. Space permitting, small collapsible strollers can be carried onto the plane.
Bassinets:
Bassinets are available on international flights only. A request for a baby bassinet can be made at time of reservation or at least 48 hours prior to departure. Please contact Korean Air reservation center or the nearest Korean Air office to request a bassinet.
Bassinet size: 75cm/29.5in (L) x 34cm/13.4in (W) x 22.4cm/8.8in (H)
Babies who weigh no more than 11kg/24.25lbs and are not more than 75cm/2.46 feet tall can travel using the onboard bassinet.
Child Restraint Devices:
Child restraint devices must have the labels noted below, or you will not be allowed to use it during take-off, landing, and surface movements. This includes booster seats and other types of harnesses.
| Country: | Certification: | Details: |
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| United States |
US FMVSS #213 or Federal Aviation Authorities (FAA) |
Manufactured after 26 February 1985; red sticker bearing text “This restraint is certified for use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft” and “This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.”Manufactured before 1985; it must state “This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.” |
| Canada |
Transport Canada
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| European Union |
Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA)
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| Germany |
TÜV: TÜV/958-01/2001
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| U.N. |
United Nations ECE R 44-03 (or later versions)
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Special Services
On all medium-long distance flights, baby diaper panels are installed in in-flight lavatories for diaper changes.
Baby meals must be requested at least 24 hours prior to departure through the reservation center. Babies under 12 months are given baby formula and orange juice. Babies 12- 24 months will receive baby food and orange juice.
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*Please note, this page is for informational purposes only and may not reflect current airline policies. To find up-to-date travel policies, please click here or contact the airline directly.