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Traveling with your family? Our Kids service is designed to ensure your entire family enjoys a comfortable and stress-free journey. From personalized assistance at the airport to special meals tailored for infants and children, we’ve got you covered. Onboard, your little ones can enjoy a variety of entertainment options, making the flight enjoyable for everyone. Our dedicated cabin crew is here to ensure that every moment of your trip is a delightful experience.

REDUCED FARES

If your child is 2 years or older

  • When traveling with your child, you can enjoy a discount, if the fare allows, on your child’s ticket: up to 20% on short-haul flights and up to 33% on medium-haul and long-haul flights.
  • If you are traveling with children over 2 years old, you can choose your seat when booking your trip or can be seated side by side by an agent at the airport.
  • We guarantee that children between 2 and 11 years old will be seated next to one of their accompanying adults at the latest on the day of their flight’s departure.
  • You will receive side-by-side seating at no extra chose at the latest on the day of your flight’s departure to/from the United States.

If your child is under 2 years old

  • He or she can travel on your lap on any flight at a discount* of 90%.
  • Alternatively, your infant can travel on the seat next to you. In this case, you will need to buy a child fare ticket (2-11 years old) and bring an approved car seat or harness for your child to use.
  • If your child celebrates their second birthday during your trip, they will automatically be registered for the child rate for all the flights in your booking. The infant discount no longer applies. If you would like your infant (under 2 years of age) to travel in an individual seat next to yours, please contact us to reserve the seat and find out which type of safety devices are allowed (car seat or harness) during your trip.

* For flights between Paris and Corsica, infants (aged 0-2 years) may travel on your lap free of charge. Important: If you would like to travel in the La Première cabin with your infant, please contact us by telephone, as specific fares and conditions apply.

If you plan ahead, you will arrive on board relaxed and with peace of mind. Please check in online as soon as possible and read our tips to save time at the airport. At Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, discover our Concierge service. This service is open to all customers flying in the Economy, Premium Economy, and Business cabins. At Paris-Orly, Borxxdeaux, or Nice airports, you can choose the Meet & Greet option to receive personalized assistance, seamless passage through security checkpoints, and, if needed, help in your language.

 

There are many places in the airport to change and nurse your baby. For older children, some terminals offer dedicated areas for them to play or relax before boarding the plane.

Your child is 2 years or older

  • Your child has the same baggage allowance as an adult.
  • The total number and weight of baggage items permitted depends on their travel cabin and ticket type.

Your child is under 2 years

  • If your child has their seat, they can travel with the number of baggage items included in their ticket.
  • If your child is traveling on your lap, you may bring*:
    • ON BOARD one hand baggage weighing up to 12 kg/26.4 lb and measuring no more than 55 x 35 x 25 cm/21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in.
    • IN THE HOLD one checked baggage for your child weighing up to 10 kg/22 lb in addition to the number of baggage items included in your ticket

*Light Fare bookings with no baggage option are not eligible for this service. However, all fares allow you to check in either a stroller or backpack-style carrier, as well as a car seat. 

On board our long-haul flights in the Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins, we can provide you with a bassinet if available. Please contact us ahead of time to make your request. Bassinets are designed for infants weighing less than 10kg/22lbs and measuring less than 70cm/27in. They must be stowed away in the event of turbulence. Baby-changing tables are also available. To check availability and submit your request for a bassinet, please contact us by phone as soon as possible after booking your flight, and at least 48 hours before your departure.

 

There are many places in the airport to change and nurse your baby. For older children, some terminals offer dedicated areas for them to play or relax before boarding the plane.

For all cabins on long-haul flights*, your child will receive a baby comforter. In the La Première, Business, and Premium Economy cabins, this cuddly toy comes with a matching pouch, certified organic thermal water made in France, and cotton squares to wash your baby.

If you would like your infant (under 2 years old) to travel in an individual seat, you must install him or her in an approved car seat or harness. However, some aircraft and seats do not permit the use of these safety devices. As travel rules vary by aircraft, please contact us by telephone to book a seat for your infant.

Please note: For safety reasons, any equipment designed for children to sleep horizontally (convertible bag that serves as a bed, inflatable mattress placed in front of the seat, etc.) are not permitted on board Air France aircraft.

Accompanying passenger

  • Every child* must be accompanied by an independent adult who is at least 18 years of age. The accompanying adult may be under the age of 18 if he or she is the child’s father, mother or legal guardian. The child and the accompanying passenger must travel in the same cabin. If it is not the case, the child is considered an unaccompanied minor (UM).

* Up to 12 years of age for flights within metropolitan France and flights to/from French overseas departments and territories, and up to 15 years of age for international flights.

  • A passenger may travel with 2 infants (under 2 years old) however the booking must be made by telephone. Additionally, 1 of the 2 infants must travel in an individual seat at a child fare and must be installed in an approved car seat or harness.
  • An adult aged 18 and over may travel with a maximum of 12 minors :
    • under the age of 15  within our international network,
    • under the age of 12  within our Metropolitan and Overseas France network.

Travel tips

– Travel is not recommended for infants in the 7 days following birth. – Avoid travel if your infant is ill.

– Bring enough bottles and food for the trip.

– Please remember to bring the items you need for changing your infant (diapers, wipes, etc.).

– Make sure your infant drinks amply during the trip.

– Prior to departure, please remember to make sure you have all your child’s documents required by the police, customs agents and immigration officers at your destination country.

– If you are bringing a stroller on board, please remember to affix a label displaying your contact information (name, address, phone number and e-mail).

– If your child is receiving medical treatment or suffers from travel sickness, please remember to bring his or her medical record and medications.

– Choose comfortable and warm clothing (sweaters and socks).

– During take-off and landing, give your child a piece of candy or chewing gum, or a pacifier, bottle, lollipop or cookie for infants, to reduce possible earaches.