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Any person who is pregnant and expecting delivery within 7 days may not fly unless the passenger provides a doctor's certificate dated within 72 hours of departure stating that the doctor has examined and found the passenger to be physically fit for air transportation.
An infant is anyone younger than 2 years (24 months) of age. Infants must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older on all flights in the same compartment. We recommend you travel with a birth certificate if your child is younger than 2.
There are 2 options available for traveling infants:
On domestic flights, you're allowed to bring one infant (in lap) without charge if you are 18 or older and have paid for a ticket. On international flights, an infant (in lap) may require a paper ticket, may have to pay 10 percent of the published available adult fare and is subject to international taxes and any surcharges. Taxes and surcharges are not discounted.
If you want your infant to travel in his or her own seat, you must buy a ticket and bring a safety seat approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Systems approved for use in aircraft only should say 'FAA approved in accordance with 14 CFR 21.305(d) approved for aircraft use only.' and include a warning label indicating it's not safe for use in motor vehicles.
Systems approved for use in aircraft and motor vehicles must have a solid back and seat, restraint straps installed to securely hold the child and a label indicating approval for use on an aircraft.
The label may include:
Other restraint devices (e.g., belly belts, snugglies) are allowed only during the cruise portion of flight because they attach to the guardian or the guardian’s restraint system.