Flying with under 2 yr olds

An article in the New Zealand Herald, Wednesday 27 January, 2010, told of a mother with her 18 months old twin girls being unable to board her flight bound for Australia because she was travelling alone with children under the age of two.

So I thought it would be a good idea to give you some idea of what their policies are.

Seating for Children and Infants
Below are the some airlines policy with regards to infants (children under 2 years of age).

Jetstar: Under-2s must be accompanied by an adult over 15 years old and are required to sit on an adult's knee during takeoff and landing.

Qantas: Infants who do not occupy a separate seat are carried for 10% of the applicable adult fare. Each infant under 2 years must be accompanied by a separate adult. Children over 2 years must occupy a separate seat. All children and infants must have their own tickets, whether or not they are occupying a separate seat. For more information http://www.kidsfriendlynz.com/Qantas.html

Air New Zealand policy: Children under the age of 2, not occupying a seat and accompanied by an adult, may travel on an infant fare. A child travelling on an infant fare must be held by the accompanying adult. For safety reasons an adult can hold only one infant, and children under the age of 15 may not hold infants. For more information http://www.kidsfriendlynz.com/flying.html

Pacific Blue Policies for infants (under 24 months) travelling with a single adult. Any child less than two years of age, is classed as an Infant, and must be nursed in the arm of a parent or guardian (at least 15 years of age).

A Guest can nurse only one infant at any one time (-> one adult, one Infant). Specific Infant Equipment (including but not restricted to Pram/Stroller, Portable Cot, Car seat, Baby Capsule) can be carried free of charge. For more information http://www.kidsfriendlynz.com/Pacific%20Blue.html

Hope this is some help. GM