What are the Rules for Infants on MEA Airlines?

Infants are given carriage on airlines but all rules must be followed. Newborn babies who are less than 7 days old will not be allowed. Such babies will need a medical clearance to fly. Babies up to 23 months old may travel on lap but this is not recommended by MEA. A seat will have to be booked for infants 2 years or more. Flyostudio may be reached on +1-844-414-9223 for more details about rules. In this blog we shall be dealing with the below aspects of flying with infant on MEA. 

• Requirements compulsory for infant travel.
• Baggage allowance for infants.
• Key steps involved in booking a flight with infant.
• Dealing with wrong turns.

Do I need my infant's birth certificate to fly?

Everything depends on the airline’s policy and the rules for infant at the destination. According to MEA’s child travel policy, govt-issued identification is not required. But you must be able to prove the age of infant either at the time of booking or during check-in. Make sure you follow the below criteria.

• Minor passport - The passport must have an ICAO-standard photograph.
• Verification at the time of boarding - The age of infant may be verified at anytime till you board.
• Unaltered birth certificate - Complete name of the infant must be recorded on birth certificate.

A boarding pass is not issued separately for infants. But you will have to arrive at the check-in desk. The check-in agents will verify and add a remark of ‘plus 1 infant’ on the passenger’s boarding pass. Feel free to reach out to Flyostudio or MEA Airlines on +1-844-414-9223 or 1-212-244-6850 for details or assistance.

Can I check baggage for an infant on MEA Airlines?

Yes, you can check baggage for an infant on Middle East Airlines. Strollers may have to be checked because of lack of space in cabin for them. No charges will apply on them. If allowed in the cabin, a cabin bag tag will be attached. Here are a few things you must remember about MEA infant baggage allowance.

• Carry-on of up to 10kg may be allowed.
• The maximum dimensions of stroller allowed in cabin is up to 56cm x 40cm x 25cm.
• Only foldable and slim strollers will be allowed on-board.
• MEA will either allow a child stroller or hand baggage.

How can you book a flight for an infant on MEA Airlines?

If the infant is up to 23 months old, you may add him or her as a lap infant. While booking your ticket you may choose the option of lap infant. You can add as many infants as you want. But the number of infants should be less than adults. Plus the person holding the infant on the lap must be at least 18 years old. Here are a few things you may remember on how to add lap infant after booking on MEA.

• Retrieve your flight details from Manage Booking - You will need to enter the booking reference or e-ticket number.
• Arrive at the airport’s check-in desk for getting the boarding pass - A separate boarding pass is not issued but a remark ‘plus 1 infant’ will be added on a boarding verification document.
• Seat assignment for the infant - If you’ve requested a bassinet, a bulkhead seat will have to be assigned. Online check-in may not be possible.

Can anything go wrong with infant travel on MEA Airlines?

A few situations may require you to call the airline’s customer care. If you are already on-board, the attendants may assist you. Take a look at how to deal with situations when you book lap infant on MEA online.

• You don’t have age proof - The airline may charge you the cost applicable for a child over 2 years. You may ask for a refund later on by submitting the relevant document.
• You occupied an emergency exit row seat - The cabin staff may ask you to move to another seat.
• You are having a stroller of non-permissible size - The stroller will be gate-checked and delivered at destination.
• You have your own car seat - The cabin staff will assist you in setting it up according to the rules.
• Feeding your child during flight - Infant meals may be available only if you have requested it.

Airlines treat lap infants as passengers to be included in flight manifest. So you must link the infant to your reservation. Flyostudio can assist you with creating a valid booking if you are traveling with a lap infant. For details or assistance you can call us or MEA on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-212-244-6850.

So you must link the infant to your reservation details. Flyostudio can assist you with creating a valid booking if you are traveling with a lap infant.