How Do I Add an Infant to Flight with Lufthansa?

Juniors may need a seat of their own. That is if your kid is aged between 2 and 11 years. For infants under 2 years, you may not have to book a seat. Because you are allowed to keep the child on your lap. Only one infant per passenger is allowed. If you have two children and one of them is an infant, you will have to book a seat for the second child. Children above 24 months can occupy a seat. The key steps to be followed for adding an infant under Lufthansa infant policy are listed below. 

• If you need a separate seat for infant, you may choose the relevant option at the time of booking.
• After booking the ticket, you may find the booking summary on Lufthansa app or website to add an infant.
• If you need a special bassinet, you will have to contact service center. The airline will provide you with bassinet only if you give sufficient time before departure.
• Lufthansa requires you to book a window seat for an infant. Our Flyostudio blog will give you other details about booking an infant.

How to Add Infant-in-arms to your Lufthansa Ticket?

Lufthansa allows children up to 2 years to travel without a seat. That means you may keep the child on your lap. The airline crew will provide you with a seat belt extension so that the child remains tethered to you during take-off and landing. In case you book a separate seat for the child, you will have to bring your own child restraint system. Only approved child restraint systems may be allowed.

• Book a seat for a child below 2 years - If you have two children, you can keep only one on your lap. You will have to book a seat for the second child.
• Children below 2 years will need a child restraint system - You may bring a baby carrier or car seat for them.

Flying on Lufthansa with a baby on lap may require you to pay 10% of the adult’s fare on international flights. For assistance or details you can visit or contact Flyostudio.

How to Add an Infant on Lufthansa after Booking?

In case you have to add an infant on a Lufthansa flight international, you may do so after booking also. Those with a Travel ID may use their service card number or registered email to add an infant. Here are a few tips on adding an infant on Lufthansa after booking.

• Choose a window seat - Only a window seat may be chosen if you want to book a seat for infant.
• Ensure an adult occupies a seat beside the infant - The seat next to the infant must be booked for yourself or an adult.
• Request a bassinet before travel - Lufthansa offers special bassinets for children below 8 months but availability is limited.
• Arrive at least 2-3 hours earlier at the airport - Online check-in is not allowed. You must approach the check-in counter 2-3 hours before departure.

How to Add a Baby to a Lufthansa Economy Ticket?

A baby to a Lufthansa Economy ticket may be added at the time of booking or after booking. If you want to put the baby on your lap, it is recommended you bring the travel documents proving the age. Because only children between 0 and 2 years are eligible for lap travel. Charges do not apply for lap travel but you will have to pay a child’s discounted fare if a separate seat is booked. Here are some typical things you may face when you want to add an infant on a Lufthansa flight international.

• Pay 10% of the adult’s fare - On international flights, you will have to pay charges for lap travel.
• Request a special bassinet before travel - You may bring your own child restraint system, like a baby carrier or car seat. But if you need one you will have to request it before departure.
• Arrive at the check-in counter - An appropriate seat will be assigned to you at the check-in counter.

How to Add an Infant on Lufthansa using a Car Seat?

An infant may be able to use a car seat only if he or she has a separate seat. Children below 8 months and measuring up to 67cm will be eligible for a bassinet. Since these are limited in number, you must request them before departure. When your child needs a child restraint system, you will have to bring your own. Only airline-approved systems may be used. Here are a few things you must remember when traveling with infant internationally Lufthansa. 

• Your child restraint system may have to be checked - If the car seat or baby carrier you have with you doesn’t meet the permitted size limits, you will have to check it in hold.
• Child restraint systems or car seats with their own straps may not be used on board - Car seats must use the seat belt.

Emergency exit row seats and seats with built-in airbag seat belts may not be booked for infants. For details or assistance, you may visit or contact Flyostudio.