Traveling during pregnancy

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.

Infants

US Airways defines an infant as a child less than 2 years (24 months) of age. Infants less than 2 years of age must be accompanied on all flights and in the same compartment with an adult at least 18 years of age. US Airways recommends traveling with a birth certificate for a lap child between the ages of 1 and 2. There are two options available for traveling infants:

Lap Children

On domestic flights, one lap child will be accepted without charge when traveling with a paying ticketed passenger age 18 or older. On international flights, lap children may require a paper ticket, may have to pay 10 percent of the published available adult fare and are subject to international taxes and any surcharges. Taxes and surcharges are not discounted.

Reserved Seating

If you want your infant to travel in his or her own seat, a ticket must be purchased. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Child Restraint System (CRS), provided by the responsible passenger, must be used.

Car seats

Acceptable car seats

The systems approved for use in aircraft and motor vehicles must have:

a. A solid back and seat
b. Restraint straps installed to securely hold the child
c. A label indicating approval for use on an aircraft.

Labels include:
− A label with the text “This child restraint system conforms to all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards” and “This Restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircrafts.”
− A label showing approval of a foreign government or a label showing that the seatwas manufactured under the standards of the United Nations.
− A label showing FAA approval through an STC.
− A label showing “FAA Approved in Accordance with 14 CFR 21.305(d).
− A label marked with “TSO C−100B.”

The systems approved for use in aircraft only must have:
a. A label indicating “FAA approved in accordance with 14 CFR 21.305(d) approved for aircraft use only.”
b. A warning label indicating it is not safe for use in motor vehicles.

Restraint devices approved for cruise portion of flight only

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.

Requirements for use

  • Passengers must present a ticket to the customer service representative during the boarding process for themselves and the child using the restraint system.
  • The child restraint system may not occupy an exit row or the row forward of or behind an exit row. If two children are in restraint seats, they may be placed in the middle and window seat, as long as the person traveling with the children is seated in the aisle.
  • During taxi, takeoff, landing and whenever the 'fasten seatbelt' sign is illuminated, the child must occupy their child seat and have all harnesses properly fastened.
  • A safety seat is not allowed as carry-on baggage. If a seat is not purchased and there is an available seat beside the parent/guardian, the safety seat may be used. Otherwise, the safety seat must be checked.
  • The child restraint device must be installed in forward-facing aircraft seats according to the instructions on the label; including placement of the seat in the direction appropriate for the size of the child.