How to Add Child to Turkish Airlines Flight?

Traveling with a child especially new-born or an infant is a hassle. You can mess up with a lot of things. So you need to get everything sorted right from the beginning itself. If your child is over 2 years, you will have to purchase a seat. Purchasing a separate seat means your child must travel in a bassinet or car seat.

Children below 2 years may travel on the lap of an adult. Owing to safety considerations, there are restrictions under Turkish Airlines infant policy on how you may choose a seat for your kid. Flyostudio on +1-844-414-9223 may offer you details or assistance. The below services will be offered on Turkish Airlines.

• Install your car seat - For children weighing over 11kg, a car seat is the best way to have a safe flight.
• Ask for a bassinet - For infants up to 11kg traveling on their own seat, a bassinet is the safest option.

Car seats must be in an upright position when the aircraft is about to take off or land. Our blog will offer details on how safe travel is possible on Turkish Airlines.

Can you Add an Infant to a Flight after Booking Turkish Airlines?

Without any exception newborn children just 48 hours old are not permitted. You may add infants aged between 0 and 2 years on Turkish Airlines’ website. According to current Turkish Airlines infant travel policy, children up to 2 years old may travel on an adult’s lap. Parents will have to furnish an acceptable age proof. A passport may be necessary on international flights. The airline stipulates the below conditions for adding a child over 2 years old.

• Request or bring your child restraint device - For children below 11 kg, you may get an infant carrier. Papooshes or bassinets are recommended.
• Bring your own device - A car seat may be purchased for children over 11 kg.

Carseats must face the front of aircraft and papooshes or bassinets must face the tail of aircraft. The right way to install a child restraint device will depend on the weight and size of the infant. For details or assistance you may contact Flyostudio or Turkish Airlines on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-800-874-8875.

Are there restrictions with seating for infants on Turkish Airlines?

Car seats or bassinets can’t be placed anywhere. They should not obstruct movement of other passengers. Middle seats in a row may be occupied only if there are empty seats available. Turkish Airlines recommends you book extra legroom seats. But Exit Row seats can’t be booked for infants. Take a look at other restrictions on choosing infant seating.

• Aisle seats can’t be chosen for infant travel.
• On wide-bodied planes, infant seat can be placed in the 3 or 4 seat middle row only if its not an aisle seat.
• Window seat must be chosen if all the seats are occupied.

Does Turkish Airlines charge infants?

On domestic direct flights infants up to 2 years old may travel by paying a charge of $14 in Economy. The charges go up on connecting flights. You may have to pay $20 on domestic connecting flights. The corresponding Turkish Airlines infant travel cost in Business flights without connections is $35. On connecting flights in Business class it is $46. Here are a few things you need to remember about charges.

• Special discounts may be grabbed on international flights - The exact discount may vary depending on the route selected.
• Refund of charges may not be available - The fare rules for infant may vary depending on the routes and dates.
• Qualification for discount - Up to 90% discount may be given only if you have an acceptable age proof.

Does Turkish Airlines allow baby strollers?

Babies are entitled to baggage. Baby strollers measuring up to 115 cm may be allowed for any infant. You must request Turkish Airlines whether you can travel with the baby stroller. The information is communicated verbally. In case you can’t bring it on-board, Turkish Airlines will gate check them in baggage hold. On destination, they will be delivered at the baggage reclaim area. Take a look at what may be included under Turkish Airlines infant travel policy.

• 8kg carry-on on international routes - Like other passengers, an infant is also entitled to carry-on.
• 10kg checked baggage - On domestic routes, infants in Economy and Business are entitled to 10kg checked baggage.
• 23kg piece on international routes - In Economy and Business Class on routes with checked baggage allowance.
• Carseat if the child has his or her own seat - The carseat must measure within 40cm x 40cm.

You may have to get advice from your doctor if the infant is still 7 days old. A medical certificate may have to submitted. Flyostudio or Turkish Airlines may be reached on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-800-874-8875 for details or assistance.