How to Add a Child to Iberia Flight?

A child up to 2 years old is considered eligible for lap travel. They may travel in their own seat if required. But those over 2 years old are supposed to compulsorily travel on separate seat. Toddlers about to turn 2 during travel will have to be booked with child’s fare applicable to 2-11 age group. Lap infants may be added online during the booking process.

But if you have two infants, you will have to book a seat for one of them. You will have to contact the airline directly to book a seat for an infant up to 2 years. The web portal doesn’t support booking of seats for infants less than 2 years. You may contact Flyostudio on +1-844-414-9223 for assistance. In this blog we will offer details on the below aspects.

• Steps to be followed to add a child after booking.
• Seat assignment for passengers traveling with an infant.
• Services included as per Iberia infant travel policy.
• Carriage of baby strollers on a flight.  

Can you Add an Infant to a Flight after Booking Iberia?

Adding an infant to an existing booking may require you to call Iberia or visit the local ticketing office. But it is recommended that you don’t forget to add an infant even if he or she is going to travel on lap. This is because check-in must be completed for lap infants also. You must keep in mind the below things about Iberia infant travel if you add a child after booking.

• Enquire whether you can get a comfort cot - Comfort cots or bassinets may be booked only on long-haul flights.
• Call the customer service to book a comfort cot - Online booking of comfort cots is not possible.
• Generally, only 1 child is allowed per adult - An adult is not allowed to travel with two infants.

Comfort cots or bassinets are provided for infants weighing up to 11kg. You can get them in all cabins except premium economy of Airbus A350. Get in touch with FlyoStudio or Iberia on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-800-772-4642 for details or assistance.

How are seats assigned if you are with a child on Iberia?

Seats are automatically assigned in the same row as the child or an adjacent one. But this Iberia infant travel policy is only for children above 2. A window seat is assigned manually at check-in if your child is occupying his or her own seat. A bulkhead seat may be assigned if the infant is traveling in a comfort cot. Here are a few things you may find informative.

• A middle seat may be occupied only if window and aisle seats are empty.
• Two lap infants can’t occupy seats in the same row.
• Infants are not allowed to occupy seats in emergency exit rows.
• Special seats are assigned manually by a check-in agent.
• Iberia will inform you whether you can select seats in advance.

Does Iberia charge infants?

Booking a lap infant will require you to pay Iberia infant travel cost of up to 30% of an adult’s fare. If the infant is occupying his or her own seat you will have to purchase a ticket with child discount. A child discount flight must be purchased if the infant is turning 2 year old before completion of journey. The below things will be included for infants on a flight operated by Iberia.

• Free baggage allowance - Discounted tickets have the same baggage allowance of an adult. Also covers a foldable stroller and car seat.
• Comfort cots for infants up to 8 months - On long-haul flights, you may find comfort cots measuring 75cm long and 34cm wide.
• Seat allocation without any charge - You will not be charged if a special seat is assigned.

Does Iberia allow baby strollers?

Yes, if you require it for Iberia infant travel, a baby stroller is allowed in cabin provided they are foldable. But a baby stroller may not be allowed on a flight without space for storage. In that case, you will have to hand over the stroller at aircraft door. You must keep in mind the below things.

• At a few airports you will have to collect the stroller at baggage reclaim area - Since selective airports may restrict the use of strollers, they may not be delivered at the aircraft door.
• Larger baby strollers may be checked with the other baggage - No charge will be applied as a baby stroller is included in free baggage allowance of an infant.
• If you have a connecting flight - The baby stroller will be delivered to you at destination.

The discount offered to lap infants is usually between 10% and 30%. But, if you are booking seats for an infant in business class, you may not be eligible for a discount. Feel free to contact Iberia or Flyostudio on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-800-772-4642 for details or assistance.