Traveling by plane with children involves special ticketing rules and considerations. Here’s a clear guide on what you need to know when booking tickets for children and infants from Prague Airport.
Age Categories for Booking Tickets:
- Adults: Over 18 years old
- Youth: 12 to 18 years old
- Children: 2 to 12 years old
- Infants: Under 2 years old
When booking tickets, accurately select the age category and provide the passenger’s date of birth. Remember, infants and children cannot travel on tickets booked for adults.
Ticket Pricing and Seats for Infants:
Infants under two typically travel on a parent’s lap:
- Usually pay around 10-20% of a regular ticket price.
- No separate seat, limited baggage allowance.
Alternatively, an infant can occupy a separate seat:
- Costs about 50-100% of a regular ticket price.
- Includes similar baggage allowance to adults.
- Must use an airline-approved car seat.
When a Child Turns Two During a Trip:
To avoid complications, book according to the child’s age during the return flight:
- Traditional Airlines: It’s generally best to book the entire round-trip ticket as a child fare (usually around 67% of the adult fare). Although slightly more expensive than the infant fare, it’s often cheaper overall than purchasing separate one-way tickets.
- Low-Cost Airlines: Two separate round-trip tickets must be booked, one as an infant and one as a child.
Tips for Comfortable Travel:
- Choose overnight flights when possible to encourage sleep.
- Inform airlines about traveling with a child for better assistance.
- Select front-row seats for extra space or window seats for visual entertainment.
- All children require individual passports, even infants.
- Pack essentials like pacifiers and snacks.
Infant Baggage and Equipment:
- Infants usually have restricted baggage allowances but are allowed essential baby equipment like strollers, car seats, or travel cots.
- Strollers can typically be taken to the plane entrance and retrieved upon arrival.
Baggage Allowances by Airline:
- Ryanair: One 5 kg bag plus two pieces of baby equipment.
- Wizzair: One small bag plus either a stroller or travel cot.
- EasyJet: One changing bag plus two pieces of baby equipment.
- Smartwings: No separate luggage for infants, but stroller, cot, and car seat travel free.
- Eurowings: One small luggage piece plus two pieces of baby equipment.
Child Travel (2-12 years):
Children aged 2 to 12 have their own seat and typically benefit from discounted fares. They receive standard adult baggage allowances and may have additional services like special meals and onboard entertainment provided by the airlines.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure smooth and comfortable air travel from Prague Airport with your children and infants.