Traveling in flight means you have to follow a number of guidelines and restrictions. All the rules and regulations are made for the safety and security purpose of the passengers.

Airlines provide extra convenience too for needy people. For example, families traveling with infants and children are provided with extra comfort by extending and providing leverage of some rules to them.

If you are planning a family vacation then don’t forget to know your flight rules. Rules for traveling in flights to India depend on which airline you are flying with because there are no standard set of rules that apply to all airlines.

You need to know, what these rules are, and what is allowed when you have a child with you for a travel experience to go without hurdles in minimum time.

Below we have mentioned the top Airlines traveling USA to India with their infant policies and age limit.

 

Air India:-

 

 

Basically, Air India has its routes from various airports of USA:

1. Chicago O’Hare International Airport
2. Newark Liberty International Airport
3. John. F Kennedy International Airport
4. San Francisco International Airport
5. Washington Dulles International Airport

 

Follow the mentioned rules if you are traveling to India from these airports:

• A child of up to 2 years is considered infant and there is no need to book a seat for them, can be taken on the lap.
• No more than one infant is allowed on the lap so for another infant, you have to buy an additional seat i.e 10% of the adult fare and additional tax. 
• You must carry a valid ID proof showing the age of the infant.
• While booking seats you can also request a bassinet (71x36x19 cm) if needed.
• With bassinet, you are not allowed to sit on the seats directly ahead or behind the ‘Exit’ rows.
• If during the journey a child turns two then you have to purchase a return ticket for them at the full price.

 

Baggage Allowance:-

1. A single piece of checked-in baggage not exceeding total dimensions of 115 cm. They can also carry an infant car seat or collapsible stroller or carrycot.

 

Lufthansa Airline:-

 

 

This airline serves many airports of USA:

1. Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
2. Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
3. Logan International Airport
4. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
5. Los Angeles International Airport

Here’s the infant policy you must follow while traveling from these airports to India:

• If a child under 2 years old can travel on the lap of another passenger but you must pay 10% of the applicable adult fare for it.
• A ticket will have to be purchased for any flight if the infant will be over 2 years old during the flight.
• Infant services and amenities are also available on that airplane but vary by aircraft.
• Passengers to sit on an exit row must be at least 15 years of age, no lap children or infant are allowed in an exit row.

Baggage Allowance:-

1. The bassinets are provided free of charge that is suitable for babies up to 11 kg and up to 67 cm in length.
2. The family with an infant is entitled to free single baggage weighing up to 23 kg and 158 cm in total dimensions. 

 

Emirates Airline:-

 

 

This airline serves many airports of USA such as:

1. John F. Kennedy International Airport
2. Washington Dulles International Airport
3. Orlando International Airport
4. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Here’s the infant policy you must follow while traveling from these airports:

• An infant i.e 2 years (24 months) are not required to have their own seat they can travel on the lap.
• To buy a seat, then Contact Emirates Reservations to purchase a seat.
• To keep a child restraint device keep in mind that it must be 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.” otherwise they will put it in the hold as checked baggage.
• Lap infant and children seats are not allowed in Exit Rows.

Baggage Allowance:-

1. Passenger with an infant can carry one bag of 10 kg.
2. You are allowed to bring one collapsible stroller or carrycot in the cabin if traveling with an infant.

So, book your flight tickets to India with the best travel agency so that they can guide you with all the necessary information. Getting full information related to restricted and prohibited items can lead to a great travel experience.

 

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