Infant fares
One child less than 24 months of age may travel free within the US and between the U.S. and Canada when accompanied by an adult. Applicable taxes for travel to and from Canada apply.
For travel outside the US and Canada , a ticket must be purchased. Often a discounted fare will apply, depending on the international destination. One adult customer traveling with more than one infant must purchase an adjacent seat for each additional child, at the applicable fare. Additional children must be properly secured in their seats. A passenger must be at least 15 years old to hold an infant as a lap child.
Booking a seat for an infant
There are two options when traveling with an infant (child under 2 years of age) within the United States , Canada , San Juan and U.S. Virgin Islands. Lap child
For travel between these destinations, infants are not required to occupy a seat. However, the reservation must be documented as having an infant in seat. If you decide to fly with an infant in your lap, book your reservation on united.com and then contact United Reservations to advise that an infant will be traveling on your itinerary. Child in seat
For travel between these destinations, infants can travel in a seat by purchasing a ticket at 50% of the applicable adult fare. To purchase tickets for infants traveling in seats, please contact United Reservations at 1-800-United-1 (1-800-864-8331). For some international travel, an infant is required to have a ticket to travel as a lap child. If a seat must be purchased, children's fares are offered based on your destination. You must call United Reservations to reserve international travel for infants. Car seats
You may use an approved infant car seat on board the aircraft when you purchase a seat for your child. The seat must conform to all applicable U.S. motor vehicle safety standards.
If manufactured after February 1985, the car seat should also be certified for use in aircraft. You should seat your child in car seats for takeoff, landing and during turbulence. The following child restraint devices may not be used on board the aircraft: booster seats, belly belts which attach to adult seat belts only, and vests or harnesses which hold the infant to the chest of the adult.
Bassinets
Bassinets are provided, free of charge, on all international aircraft (747, 767 and 777). When confirming your reservations, you may request a seat in an appropriate location for bassinet usage. These bassinets are large enough to hold a child up to approximately six months old . They may not be used for takeoff, landing, or any time the fasten seat belt sign is illuminated.
Bottles
Time permitting, the flight attendant will be happy to warm bottles for you. However, we do not carry formula on board, and we do not carry baby food unless you have requested a special baby meal prior to the flight. Changing tables and diapers
We recommend that you have an adequate supply of diapers for your trip Changing tables are available on certain types of aircraft. Your flight attendant will direct you to the proper lavatory.
Seating
If you are traveling with an infant or any child under 15 years old, you cannot sit in a designated exit row, in keeping with U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Only one infant per each grouping of seats on the aircraft is acceptable due to the availability of oxygen masks. General information
We recommend that you bring your child's favorite toy, coloring books and storybooks. We also recommend that you give your child something to eat or drink when the plane is taking off and landing. This may help alleviate ear pain caused by the pressure as the cabin adjusts to the altitude. |
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