Families and children

Are you traveling as a family? With our Kids service, our top priority is to maximize comfort and well-being for you and your family: personalized services at the airport, special meals for infants and children, onboard entertainment and more. Our cabin crew makes sure your flight is a truly pleasant experience.

Total comfort for you and your child

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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.

If you are traveling to/from Italy on an Air France flight, you will be assigned side-by-side seating at no extra cost at the latest on the day of your first flight's departure and for your entire trip if your booking includes connections.

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

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.

At the airport

If you plan ahead, you will arrive on board relaxed and with peace of mind. Please check in online as soon as possible and readour tips to save time at the airportAt Paris-Charles de Gaulle, enjoy personalized assistance and more withour Concierge service, available to all our customers. At Paris-Orly, Bordeaux, or Nice airports, you can choose the Meet & Greet optionto 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.

Baggage

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 own 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.}

Comfort on board

On board our long-haul flights in the Business, Premium 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.

For all cabins on long-haul flights*, your child will receive a baby comforter. In the La Première, Business, and Premium 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.

Meals

ON OUR LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS*

Your child's meal

With the Kids service, we offer a meal that is adapted to your child's needs: playful plating, and balanced and pre-cut dishes. If your child is between 2 and 6 years old, we will automatically book this meal for them. All meals are organic. If your child is between 7 and 11 years old, they will automatically qualify for an adult meal. If you wish, you can request a Kids meal. Please make sure to submit your request at least 24 hours before your flight's departure.

For infants (0 to 23 months old)

You can request a meal composed of sweet and salty little jars made from organic farming as well as baby cookies up to 48 hours before departure. However, we recommend that you bring your own baby bottle and food to make sure you have enough to feed your child.

Entertainment

On long-haul flights*, your child receives games and coloring books suited to his or her age. Your child can also enjoy our selection ofkids' entertainment: cartoons, new movies for all ages and kids' radio stations. Does your child have a tablet or smartphone? Air France Play app.Starting from 30 hours before the flight, download our range of magazines for young people in the

* The Air France long-haul network includes most intercontinental flights, notably those:

between metropolitan France and the Caribbean or the Indian Ocean,

between metropolitan France and the French overseas departments and territories,

between Europe and Asia, Oceania, Africa (not including North Africa), North or South America, or the Middle East .

Please noteAny child who is traveling unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian must obtain authorization to leave the country (known as an AST).

Children and youth under 16 years of age traveling from the United Kingdom are exempt from paying the British Airport Tax (Air Passenger Duty). This exemption is automatic.

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.

Traveling with a stroller

You can transport a foldable stroller and car seat in the hold at no extra charge. Some strollers may be accepted in the cabin, subject to space availability. Depending on the type of stroller, the following size limits apply.

Small foldable stroller:* dimensions cannot exceed 15 cm x 30 cm x 100 cm / 5.9 in x 11.8 in x 39.4 in

Other foldable stroller: this replaces your child's hand baggage allowance and once folded, its dimensions cannot exceed 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm / 21.7 in x 13.8 in x 9.8 in.

* Space permitting on long-haul flights, except between metropolitan France and Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Havana, Mauritius, Pointe-à-Pitre, Punta Cana, Reunion, Saint-Martin and Santo Domingo.

Please note: strollers must be packed in a carrying case that covers the stroller fully. In addition, for security reasons, some airports may have to deny access to strollers inside the boarding areas.

Learn moreabout the types of strollers accepted in the cabin on the Air France Shopping site