How to Add Child to ITA Airways Flight?
First-time flyers are considered special guests on a few airlines. ITA Airways will give your child ‘first flight certificate’. Children can travel in their own seat or on the lap of passenger. You may add a child during the booking process. Reserving a seat on some flights may require you to call the customer service up to 48 hours before departure.
An infant traveling in a separate seat will require a car seat. Only those approved for use in aircraft will be allowed. A car seat may be checked in hold if the infant is not occupying a seat. The car seat must be installed by the parent or guardian. Take a look at the below tips to add an infant as per ITA Airways infant travel policy.
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Infants over 2 years will have to travel in an assigned seat.
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Children must have their own valid passport.
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Bassinets may be requested for infants measuring and weighing less than 76cm and 11kg.
The baggage allowance for infant will depend on whether you booked a light fare or a non-light fare. A stroller may be checked in hold for every infant. You may reach out Flyostudio on +1-844-414-9223 for details. Our blog will give you an overview of the process.
Can you add an infant to a flight after booking ITA Airways?
You can add an infant at the time of booking process. Seats may also be booked for ITA Airways infant travel during initial purchase. But there are restrictions on adding a seat during booking process on selected routes. On those routes you will have to call customer service at least 48 hours before departure. Here are a few things you must remember if you add infants after booking a flight.
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Don’t forget to bring an airline-approved car seat - A car seat must be set up for an infant traveling in its own seat.
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Number of infants shouldn’t exceed the number of adults - On ITA Airways, you are not allowed to travel with 2 infants.
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Tickets you may book for an infant - The choice is between light and non-light fares.
Strollers will have to be checked at departure gate or aircraft door. You may request check-in agent if you want the stroller to be delivered at aircraft doors. For details or assistance you may contact Flyostudio or ITA Airways on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-877-793-1717.
Does ITA Airways Charge Infants?
Traveling with an infant on international flights will require you to pay charges. You may book a light or non-light fare in case you want the child to travel on lap. Only tickets with non-light fare may be booked for children over 2 years. Take a look at ITA Airways infant travel cost you will incur.
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Lap infants may have to pay 10% of an adult’s fare on international flights.
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Infants occupying their own seat must pay 25% of an adult’s fare on international flights.
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You may owe taxes as defined by the destination for an infant.
What is the Baggage Allowance for Infants on ITA Airways?
The baggage allowance for an infant on ITA Airways will depend on whether you booked a light or non-light fare. Only those occupying their own seat will have checked baggage. A stroller required for ITA Airways infant travel may be checked in hold for every infant. Take a look at the table for clarity.
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Type of Travel |
Carry-on |
Checked baggage |
Stroller |
Car Seat |
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Lap Travel (with Light fare) |
No baggage |
No baggage |
May be checked in hold |
To be checked in hold |
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Lap Travel (with Non-Light fare) |
1 carry on bag of 10kg |
1 checked bag of 10kg |
May be checked in hold |
To be checked in hold |
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Seat Assigned (with Light fare) |
1 carry on bag of 8kg |
No checked baggage |
May be checked in hold |
Can be brought in cabin |
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Seat Assigned (with Non-Light Fare) |
1 carry on bag of 8kg |
1 checked bag of 23kg |
May be checked in hold |
Can be brought in cabin |
Does ITA Airways allow baby strollers?
Only foldable strollers are allowed on ITA Airways. Since strollers measuring over 115cm are not permitted in cabin, you will have to check them in hold. Your stroller will be delivered in baggage reclaim area or aircraft door. Here are a few things you must know if you want to bring a baby stroller.
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Strollers measuring up to 115cm may be allowed in cabin. - If you are bringing a stroller you must adjust it in stroller backpack.
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Place a tag on the baby stroller - The tag must clearly state name, address and contact details.
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Gate check option - At most airports, you can use the stroller until you reach boarding gate.
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Reclaiming of baby stroller - Your preference on where you want the baby stroller must be conveyed to the check-in agents.
Only children measuring up to 76cm and weighing less than 11kg may travel in bassinet. A limited number of bassinets are available on every flight. You will have to request the bassinet service for ITA Airways infant travel at the time of booking. Feel free to contact Flyostudio or the airline on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-877-793-1717 for details or assistance.