Fly with baby & child

Have you always wanted to know what to consider when flying with children and babies? What are the special features of taking a stroller or cot with you??
In the following you will find out everything you need to know about this – be sure to look forward to our valuable travel tips for flying with children!

Overview of important information

Flying with baby and toddler under 2 years

Every toddler (up to 2 years) must be accompanied by an adult and travel on their lap. A toddler is not entitled to their own seat. Each adult can only accompany one toddler. To avoid health risks, newborns up to the age of seven days cannot be transported.

Luggage for young children
For small children under the age of 2, the airline TUI fly charges a small fee of EUR 15 on international short and medium-haul flights per flight route. Children under 2 years have on flights in the Pure tariff does not entitle you to free baggage allowance. in the Perfect fare get toddlers 20 kg free baggage allowance. If you need items for baby care during the flight, you are welcome to take them with you in your hand luggage. Strollers, baby carriers or buggies can be carried free of charge.

The toddlers’ tariffs of the other airlines that can be booked on the website www.tuifly.com are automatically displayed based on their age when making the booking request. For more information, please refer to the tariff provisions available in the booking process.

The basis for the calculation of the toddler tariff is the age of the child at the start of the trip, for return flights the age at the start of the return flight applies.

Flying with children from 2 to 11 years old

When booking a TUI fly flight, children pay the full fare from their second (2nd) birthday.

For children between the ages of 2 and 11, some airlines that bookable on the website www.tuifly.com offer a discount on the one-way flight price plus taxes and fees. The reduced flight price is automatically displayed based on the age given when making the booking request. For more information, please refer to the fare conditions available in the booking process.

Unaccompanied children

TUI fly airlines offer a special childcare service for unaccompanied children aged 5-11 years. If your child is under the age of 12, they must not travel alone. It is important that children under the age of 12 are accompanied by a person who is at least 16 years old. Children / adolescents from the age of 12 can travel without a companion with a written declaration of consent from their legal guardian.

In some countries, children / adolescents under the age of 18 must present an authorization form from their legal guardians. As of January 15, 2017, the legal guardians must leave unaccompanied children France to submit a permit. To fill out the form, please click here.

Does your child fly to / from Portugal? Remember that the declaration of consent must be notarized on these flights. Children traveling alone are not permitted to take animals with them. The exact conditions of the airlines can be found in the following conditions of carriage.

Are you interested in our TUI fly support service? You can easily book the service for your child by phone in the service center. The childcare service on TUI fly flights costs EUR 30 (GBP 24 / USD 48) on international flights and EUR 35.70 on national routes per child and route in addition to the flight price.

Child seats on the plane

Child seats (child restraint systems) can be used on TUI fly aircraft (Boeing aircraft) for children up to and including 6 years – depending on the approval regulations for the child seat. To use a child restraint system, you have to book your own seat at the current Pure or Perfect rate. The use of a child restraint system must be registered in our service center up to two working days before departure. Written reconfirmation / transport authorization from TUI fly is mandatory for the transport and use of the child restraint system.

Suitable child seats are.

a) KRS, which are approved and labeled accordingly by the authority of an EU member state, the FAA or Transport Canada (based on a national technical standard) for exclusive use in aircraft.

b) KRS which are approved for use in motor vehicles in accordance with UN standard ECE R 44, -03 or a newer version, or

d) KRS approved for use in automobiles and aircraft in accordance with US FMVSS No. 213 and manufactured on or after February 26, 1985 in accordance with that standard. U.S.-approved KRS that were manufactured after this date must have a sticker with the following red inscription:
"THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS" and
"THIS RESTRAINT IS CERTIFIED FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT".

stroller & Cots on the plane

TUI fly airlines allow free transportation of folding buggies and strollers that are transported in the luggage compartment. There is an option for passengers to take them to the aircraft entrance. Then they are brought to the luggage compartment. You will receive the returned stroller or buggy at the gate after getting off the aircraft. If this is not possible, the buggy or stroller will be handed over together with the other luggage in the luggage hall.

A small TUI fly tip: at many airports you will receive a replacement buggy after checking in. We also advise you – if you have booked a hotel at your destination – to proactively inquire about buggies, because hotels usually make them available for their guests to use.

It is permitted to carry a travel cot for babies as special luggage in the luggage compartment. The travel cot is considered part of the total baggage that can be carried per person. Possibly. there are additional baggage charges.

Travel tips for flying with children

Baby food for the flight
For traveling parents, it is allowed to take food prepared for their babies and toddlers (baby glasses and baby water included) into the cabin. You can take as much food and liquid with you as is necessary to take care of the child for the duration of the flight. You are welcome to warm up the baby food during the flight on request.

As a parent, you know your child’s food taste best. We therefore give you the tip that you may inquire by telephone with the airline before departure about which and whether special children’s menus are offered.

Travel documents for children and babies
All flight passengers – including babies and children – must present a valid identity card / passport when checking in and out, on which a photo is stored and the name corresponds to that in the booking documents.

Very important: The current passport regulation states that children and babies are no longer included in the parents’ passport and therefore require their own children’s passport. You will receive this when you apply at the responsible citizens’ office or registration office.

Flying with multiple babies
As a passenger of TUI fly flights, each adult may only accompany one toddler / baby. Every toddler must therefore be accompanied by an adult and travel on their lap.

season
Children want to move – preferably all day long. Therefore, use the time before departure, because children and babies have little opportunity to let off steam on board due to space constraints. Discover the airport with your child, go exploring and let your child’s curiosity run wild. This gives you the chance to relax on the plane and makes it even easier for your child to sit still.

A little advice from the TUI fly crew: books, drawing materials, toys or your favorite toys help to prevent boredom on the plane. It is also highly recommended to take pillows, a blanket or a favorite cuddly toy with you – this way your child will feel at home!

First-hand tips: Personal experiences of a mom
Blogger Eva reports on her very personal experiences and gives you further useful tips for flying with a baby. Read Eva’s tips now.

Note: The above regulations only apply to transport with the airline TUI fly. For flights with other airlines, different rules may apply for flying with children and babies. Only the regulations and fees confirmed by the respective air carrier apply to these flights.

You can find more information in the conditions of carriage of the respective airline. These can be different.
To the conditions of carriage

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