How to Add Child to Air Canada Flight?

Taking a trip with a kid still learning to walk is not something you want to deal with. But, you can rest assured that Air Canada is a child-friendly airline. The airline's online booking system lets you book infants. You can add as many infants as there are adults in the booking. It doesn’t matter whether you have booked an infant seat or not. Seat assignment may have to be done manually if you want a seat for infant. Therefore, online check-in may not be possible with infants. FlyoStudio may be reached on +1-844-414-9223 for details or assistance with adding a child. In this blog you will find details on the below aspects of Air Canada infant travel.

• Your ability to add an infant after initial purchase.
• Charges you will pay for booking an infant.
• Baggage allowance of an infant.
• Conditions which apply for baby strollers.

Can you add an infant to a flight after booking Air Canada?

Air Canada’s booking engine lets you choose lap infants and infant seats. But circumstances may demand that a lap infant or infant seat be added after initial purchase. You may use Manage Bookings section to request the addition. Air Canada infant policy will not deny it but you must meet the required criteria.

• Only infants up to 2 years may be added as a lap infant - Documents in support of age proof may be requested when you arrive for check-in.
• Infants not yet 2 during departure - Lap travel may be allowed for onward journey but a seat will have to be booked for return flight if the infant has turned 2 years by the time you return.
• Infants over 2 years should travel in their own seat - A seat will have to be booked for both ways.

Booking a child as a lap infant for onward flight and as a seated infant for return flight is not possible through Air Canada website. You will have to contact the reservations to make such a booking. Flyostudio or Air Canada on +1-844-414-9223 or 1-888-247-2262 may provide details or assistance.

Does Air Canada charge infants?

If your child is going to occupy a seat, Air Canada will charge an adult’s fare almost always. Except on international flights where you purchase an infant seat with child discount. Take a look at Air Canada infant travel cost you may incur.

• For travel within Canada - The airline doesn’t charge lap infants.
• For travel between Canada and US - Applicable taxes will be charged.
• For international travel - 10% of the adult’s fare will be charged.
• For infants accompanying a person with Aeroplan Flight Reward booking - A discounted fare of $25 will have to be paid. You may also pay with 2500 Aeroplan points.

What is the baggage allowance for infants on Air Canada?

Baggage allowance of an infant on Air Canada will depend on the chosen cabin and the frequent flyer status. Lap infants are eligible for only 1 checked bag of 23kg. For additional bags you will have to pay baggage charges. Flyers in Aeroplan Super Elite tier may travel with up to 3 checked bags. Irrespective of the cabin and Aeroplan status, you may check a stroller, car seat or play pen. Aeroplan is the frequent flyer program of the airline. Restrictions on liquid items don’t apply to baby food or baby formula. Take a look at how much is the free allowance in each cabin.

• Economy - For every passenger except Economy Basic, 1st checked bag of 23kg is free.
• Premium Economy - 1st and 2nd bag is free for an infant occupying a seat.
• Business - One 23kg bag is free for a lap infant and 2 bags are free for an infant occupying seat.

Does Air Canada allow baby strollers?

Collapsible wagons may be added free of charge on Air Canada. The recommended size of a collapsible wagon is less than 25.5cmx 92cm when folded. Baby strollers of similar size may be added free of charge. These items will not affect your checked baggage or carry-on allowance. But they will have to be checked. Take a look at a few more facts you need to keep in mind about Air Canada infant travel policy on baby strollers.

• You may handover the baby stroller at baggage counter or departure gate.
• If your baby stroller is checked at departure gate, it will be made available at aircraft doors.
• If your collapsible wagon is checked at baggage counter, you will have to retrieve it from arrivals baggage hall.

You may have to bring your own car seat if the airline is unable to provide you a bassinet. As bassinets are limited, bassinet service is provided on request. Also, you will have to check whether it is available on your flight. Flyostudio or Air Canada may be reached on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-888-247-2262 for details or assistance.