What are the Rules for Infants on Allegiant Airlines?

Infant travel on airlines must conform to the rules. Rules with respect to baggage and seat selection for infants are pre-defined. Nothing is hidden from passengers. On Allegiant, infants below 24 months old may travel without occupying a seat of their own.

Those above 2 years must occupy their own seat. Infants occupying their own seat must have their own car seat. Only FAA-approved car seats may be brought along with you. Your child may not be allowed to occupy a seat without a car seat. You may contact Flyostudio on +1-844-414-9223 for details or assistance. In this blog we will discuss the below aspects of Allegiant Airlines infant policy in depth.

• Ways to add an infant to Allegiant flight.
• Baggage allowance for infants.
• Charges to be paid for infant travel.

How to Add Infants on an Allegiant Flight?

Infants can be either ticketed or non-ticketed. Both options are open for infants below 2 years old. You may have to purchase a seat according to Allegiant’s child travel policy if the child is turning 2 years old while on flight. But Allegiant recommends that you purchase a separate seat for extra safety. Here are a few tips you will find handy when you want to add an infant.

• On the day of departure arrive at a check-in counter - Seats will be assigned by a check-in agent.
• Baggage for infant may be checked at the check-in counter - A stroller & car seat may be checked.
• FAA-approved car seats may be allowed on board - Look for FMVSS 213 label. If it's there, your car seat will be allowed.
• Keep the birth certificate to prove the age of the infant - A govt-issued ID is not required for those aged below 18years.

If you have a car seat of your own, you will have to choose a seat according to the guidelines for Allegiant child travel policy. Seats in emergency exit row can’t be purchased. For details or assistance you may contact Flyostudio or Allegiant on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-(702)-505-8888.

Does Allegiant allow Infant Baggage?

Baggage for the specific use of the infant will be allowed. No charges will apply. If you add a lap infant after booking on Allegiant, you may travel with the below baggage.

• A car seat or any child restraint device - The car seat or child restraint device will be checked at the check-in counter or gate-checked.
• A stroller - Foldable strollers of permitted size may be allowed on-board. Those which are oversized will be gate-checked.
• A diaper bag - Diaper bags are included in the Allegiant Airlines infant baggage allowance.
• Collect the gate-checked infant baggage at destination - You will find them in the baggage reclaim area. 

Can you choose Any Seat on Allegiant Airlines for an Infant?

Yes you can choose a seat on Allegiant Airlines if you’ve an infant. But the choice is limited. Window seats are recommended. Here are the type of seats you will not be able to choose if you’re flying with infant on Allegiant.

• Emergency Exit row seats - These are strictly not allowed.
• Rows in front and behind Exit row seats - These seats may also not be allowed.
• Aisle seats - To ensure the safety of infant, aisle seats are not allowed.
• If there is already a lap infant in a row - You will not be allowed to book a seat in the same row.
• Seats located between an adult passenger and aisle - For safety of the infant, these seats are not allowed.

Is infant travel chargeable on Allegiant Airlines?

If your infant is travelling on lap no charges will apply on domestic routes. On international routes, you may have to pay a charge. But you will pay a charge for booking a seat on both domestic and international flights. Even though no charges may apply to book lap infant on Allegiant online, here are the other conditions you will have to fulfil.

• Only one lap infant may be booked per reservation - There must be at least one person over 18 years in the reservation.
• If there are 2 infants in one reservation - You will have to book a seat for one of them.
• Up to 2 infants may be booked in a reservation if they are occupying a seat - The number of infants allowed per reservation may be restricted if there are 2 children above 2 years old.
• You will have to choose between carry-on and personal item - You will not be allowed to have both if you have a diaper bag.

Govt-issued ID is not necessary for infants. You may be required to present an unaltered copy of the child’s birth certificate at the time of check-in. Therefore, the birth certificate must carry the full name of the child. You may reach out to Flyostudio or Allegiant on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-(702)-505-8888 for details or assistance.