How to Add Child to Kenya Airways Flight?

No worries if you want to add a child aged up to 11 on Kenya Airways. The airline has all the resources to facilitate travel of infants also. You may add a child on Kenya Airways at the time of initial purchase or after booking the flight. But the airline may not provide you with a bassinet. You may carry an infant car seat along with you if you need one. Kenya Airways has a limited number of bassinets which may be requested by calling the airline. They are assigned on a first-come first-served basis. Here are a few things you may remember about adding a child.

• Children up to the age of 2 are considered infants - You may travel with them on your lap.
• Children between 2 and 11 will have to be booked with child’s fare - Child fare is discounted.
• Linking of the infant or child with your reservation - If you add an infant or child, you must link him or her with your own reservation.

Lap travel for infants on domestic routes is free. On the contrary, you may have to pay 10% of the adult’s fare on international flights. A bassinet may be requested only if your kid has his or her own seat. Our Flyostudio blog will guide you on Kenya Airways infant policy.

Can you add an infant to a flight after booking Kenya Airways?

It is far simpler and straightforward to add your infant during the initial purchase. Because after booking Kenya Airways flight, you will have to call the customer care. Or, else, you can retrieve your booking summary on ‘Manage Booking’ section to add an infant. For third-party bookings, you will have to contact the concerned travel agency. Just remember that you must link the infant to the same booking. This way you may be able to select a seat without charges. Here are a few things you must keep in mind about booking Kenya Airways infant travel.

• You may book a seat for the child. - Infants even if they are newborn may occupy their own seat.
• You may ask for a bassinet for the child - Bassinets are supplied by Kenya Airways for the safety of children if they occupy a seat.
• Infant meals must be booked up to 24 hours before departure - Kenya Airways will arrange infant meal if pre-booked. 

A bid to upgrade your seat may not be allowed if you are traveling with an infant. You may also not be able to travel in business class with an infant. For details or assistance, you may contact Flyostudio on +1-844-414-9223.

Does Kenya Airways charge infants?

Infants occupying a seat may be charged up to 75% of an adult’s fare. But you may not have to pay anything or only 10% if the kid is traveling on lap. The exact charges you pay will depend on the region you are flying in. International flights will typically require you to pay a higher Kenya Airways infant travel cost. Customers traveling with infant and one accompanying passenger in the same booking are exempted from seat selection fee on all regular seats, bassinets and adjacent seats on a bulkhead row. You need to contact the airline directly for assistance. Other services may be included in this cost. But the cabin crew may not assist you with installing the car seat or child restraint system. Notwithstanding the charges the airline will be glad to provide you with a few services free of charge.

• Toys for keeping the kid engaged on the flight.
• Warming up water for the baby formula.
• Bassinet if the infant is occupying a seat.
• ‘Courtesy’ seat if the infant weighs 11kg or more.
• Additional cabin baggage allowance for the infant.
• Wipes or nappies if you run out of them.
• Seat assignment for safe and comfortable travel of infant.

Does Kenya Airways allow baby strollers?

Infant baggage like stroller is included even if you haven’t booked a seat. A baby stroller, however, should be collapsible and small enough to be adjusted in the overhead bin. Otherwise, Kenya Airways infant travel policy requires your stroller to be checked. But you may be able to reach the aircraft door. From the door, airline staff will take it to be stowed in the hold. The same will be returned to you when you reach the destination. Take a look at the baggage allowance of an infant.

• Infants (under 2, no seat) - Get a free collapsible stroller and 1 car seat.
• Infants/Children (with seat)- Standard baggage rules of an adult may apply.
• Cabin baggage allowance of an infant - A maximum of 12kg with dimensions not exceeding 55x25x35 cm.

You may bring car seats or any child restraint device provided they have been approved for use in aircraft. You may find the approved brands and makes on Kenya Airways website. For details or assistance, you may contact Flyostudio on +1-844-414-9223.