How to Add an Infant to your Delta Airlines Flight?

Worrying about your baby is quite normal. Since they need attention and extra care, Delta has a few relaxations on baggage. But there are restrictions also. All this is meant to enhance the safety of the baby. To add an infant you should be aware of the Delta infant policy. Babies under 2 years are eligible for the various relaxations meant for infants. The process of adding a baby to Delta may or may not chargeable. Here are the various options you get.

• Domestic Flight - 50% of the ticket’s price if you want to book a seat. No charges if you put the baby on lap.
• International Flights - 10% of the adult fare if the baby is not occupying a seat. Discounted fare for infants occupying a seat.

Since babies below 2 years will be considered an infant, you must have documents showing the age. In this Flyostudio blog we remove your doubts regarding adding an infant on a Delta flight.

How to Add Infant-in-arms to your Delta Airlines Ticket?

If you are flying on Delta Airlines with a baby, you must add a lap infant. This way you will be able to check the items which you have brought for the infant. An infant-in-arms may be added at the time of booking or after booking. The process of adding a lap infant will look like this.

• Find your booking summary on MyTrips.
• Click on the passenger details.
• Choose the infant-in-arms from drop-down menu of special service requests.
• Click on the plus (+) button against the flight on which you want the infant to fly.
• Review and pay the charges.
• Wait for the airline to give you a confirmation.
• Traveling with a 7-day-old child may require you to submit a doctor’s approval. For details or assistance, you can contact or visit Flyostudio.

How to Add an Infant on Delta Airlines after Booking?

To be able to add an infant on a Delta flight you may have to book a seat. This is when you have two infants traveling along. Because you are not allowed to keep two infants on your lap. You can add the infant after booking. Here are a few tips for adding an infant.

• Bassinets are provided on Delta only if you have requested the reservations.
• If you bring your own car seat or bassinet, it must be FAA-approved.
• You may be able to choose a window seat for the infant.
• Make sure the size of the car seat or bassinet is compatible with the airline’s seats.
• You will not be able to book aisle, emergency exit row, bulkhead or flatbed seats.

How to Add a Baby to a Delta Economy Ticket?

You may either put the child on lap or book a seat for the baby. No charges apply for a lap infant if you are flying on a domestic route. On international routes you will have to pay 10% of the adult’s fare for an infant on lap. Destination-specific fees may also be added to the fare. You may have to pay an adult’s fare when you book a seat. Discounts are usually given when you add an infant on a Delta international flight. Here are a few things you must remember about adding a baby.

• You will have to check the stroller. No charges apply on strollers.
• SkyCot will be provided to you only if you have requested it. Since only 2 are available, you must bring your own car seat or bassinet.
• 10kg of baggage meant for the child may be checked without any baggage charges.
• Items meant for infant use will be allowed.

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

Car seats should be FAA-approved. A car seat is also supposed to meet the carry-on size restrictions. Also the size of the car seat must at least be smaller than the width of the aircraft seats. If you want a car seat or bassinet, you must request the reservations to arrange one. But SkyCots are limited in number. You may get one on Delta traveling with infant internationally if it is available. Car seats and many other items may be permitted if it is for the infant.

• Baby formula - Food for infant’s consumption will be screened and allowed.
• Cooler bags - Devices meant for keeping the baby formula safe for consumption are allowed.
• Breast pump - These devices are allowed as Delta supports feeding the infant with mother’s milk. 
• Strollers - These are not allowed on-board but they may be checked without charges.
• Diaper bag - 1 diaper bag is allowed for every infant.

Open passenger seats or unoccupied seats may be occupied by an infant. But Delta infant policy requires an adult to be seated alongside. You may visit or contact Flyostudio for details or assistance with booking a seat for an infant.