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How to Book Infant Tickets with Delta Airlines?
It is usually not necessary to purchase an additional seat for an infant particularly when the child is below the age of two years. Major carriers like Delta permit infants to travel on their parent’s lap without charging any fare. However, for most flights, it is still necessary to buy so-called infant tickets to let the airline know that an infant is to be expected on that particular flight. It is quite easy to book an infant ticket on a Delta Airlines Flight if you are purchasing a ticket for yourself; it only requires a few more steps. Below is the process of booking infant tickets on Delta Airlines.
Check Delta's Infant Policy The first step, therefore, should be to find out the policy that Delta has on accommodating infants on their planes.
Key things to know are:
Children under two years of age on the date of travel can travel without occupying a seat themselves. They are worn on their parent’s laps. However, it is necessary to order them an ‘infant in arms’ ticket. One child below the age of two years is allowed per adult traveler. For instance, if you were blessed with twins then it means that you can only hold one at a time. It would be even better if one had to have one’s seat. The only way to ensure that the infant gets his or her seat is to pay a full fare price for a ticket. In some instances, the definition of what I consider an ‘infant’ may differ when it comes to international flights. Search for the destination you are traveling to. After understanding the airline policy, you can proceed with the flight booking process.
Search Delta Flights Search for your flights using Delta’s online booking portal or application, just as you would if you were only buying a ticket for yourself. Find and choose the specific flight(s) for which you are going to travel. Don’t run through it yet though.
Special request 1: Accommodation with an Infant The next step is to add the infant to the reservation while the flight details are still displayed on the booking page. Here are the steps to do this: Here are the steps to do this:
Choose the “Travelers” or "Passengers" tab. This should open a page where one is able to input passenger details. Choose “Adult” for the first traveler, which is you most of the time. Enter your information. Select “infant in arms” or “infant without a seat if the second traveler is the baby. Please, enter the following details for the infant: The exact full name of the infant, the date of birth, etc. Note: certain complications may arise regarding the baby as passenger two rather than traveler one or you in case where you may need to cancel the flight. Always list yourself first.
Confirm Infant's Details Reconfirm that all the details about the infant are sufficiently entered before moving to the next step. Even small discrepancies such as the birth date, or the spelling of a name, could become an issue. Make sure that:
The traveling should occur before the child reaches the age of two years based on the provided birth date. The name corresponds exactly to the ID card they have such as the passport or birth certificate. Other information such as gender is completed correctly Once done, complete the remaining parts of the entire passenger’s details for any other adult then go to seat selection and other options such as baggage to pay for.
Check Out and Pay Finally, when you are at the last payment page, you should see the infant included in your reservation with the ticket priced at $0 or free of charge. In turn, you will only be required to pay for your ticket and that of any other adult passengers. Continue with the other prompts to complete the process of checking out.
Print Boarding Pass Remember this: the infant will require a boarding pass to be taken to the gate on the day of travel, even though you did not pay anything for the seat. Go back to the booking after the ticketing process and double-check that there is a printed or screenshot of the individual boarding pass for the infant in the reservation. This will have their name, flight info, and a barcode for the gate agent to scan. Take this boarding pass for the infant along with your boarding pass/boarding passes while traveling.
Note About Bassinets If you plan to have a bassinet for the baby to lie in during the flight, these are few and the airline decides who gets one based on the order of booking. You will not be able to request them when you are ordering the initial tickets that are meant for an infant. For the highest likelihood of selection, perform an online check-in 24 hours before flight time and ask for a bassinet.
Bring Support Items When traveling with a lap infant on Delta, be sure to also bring:
If you are to get your baby his/her seat, then you should get an FAA-approved child safety restraint device. A stroller/infant carrier to use through the airport right up to the entry door of the plane. Baby necessities such as diapers, bottles, food, and other things that would make them comfortable during the flight. Overall, when booking a flight with Delta, knowing their infant ticket policy, adding the baby to the reservation at the time of booking, and bringing any support equipment required can make flying with an infant a breeze. Therefore, following the tips in this guide prepares you for the best experience. On your marks, get set, and go for the family vacation!
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