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Air travel with children

Parents tend to worry about their children. They always try to take care of their safety. It is not surprising that many parents are afraid to fly with children, especially infants. If this is a baby, then parents are worried that air travel can worsen the health of the baby or cause some kind of disease. And if this is a child of 2-11 years old, adults begin to wonder: will the child be able to withstand the flight, not suffer from nausea, or will he get bored of sitting in one place for a long time.

Nowadays, flights with children are not uncommon. And children are often taken on these trips. Therefore, domestic airlines have long developed a number of rules, the observance of which will make the flight comfortable and safe for the whole family.

In this article, we will consider the common rules for transporting children that operate in the most popular Russian airlines, such as Rossiya, S7, UTair, Aeroflot and Transaero.

Traveling with children under 2 years old

Relatively recently, flights with a child under one year old were undesirable. The explanation is simple - the planes were not equipped properly. Today, this problem is absent, aircraft Russian airlines have everything you need and you can fly even with the smallest baby. It should be noted that some age categories have restrictions.

If your carrier is UTair and the age of the baby does not exceed 7 days, and you cannot do without a flight, then you must provide a receipt in 2 copies upon registration. It states that the airline is not responsible for the health of the child during transportation. One copy of the receipt, as was said, you give during registration, and the second remains with you. Its sample is posted on the company's website.

Because children under 2 years old most often sit on the hands of a parent, then you have the right to transport him for free to domestic flights. When making an international flight, you need to pay an additional 10% of the cost of an adult ticket for an infant, and the child still remains in the arms of an adult for the entire flight.

If you are flying with more than one child, then each subsequent child ticket will be paid as a separate place, but at reduced rates (providing a 25-50% discount). But at the same time, you have the right to carry one baby stroller and a certain amount of luggage for free (there is a limit in kilograms).

Baby cradles

Russian airlines provide the opportunity to use baby cradles when transporting a child. Such cradles are attached to the backs of the chairs.
The stroller can be used before boarding the aircraft, and then it will be sent to the luggage compartment of the aircraft. When putting a stroller in your luggage, ask if it is possible to provide you with a temporary stroller upon arrival at the airport.

The airline's aircraft are equipped with special baby cradles, which are attached to the backs of the seats and are convenient to use when transporting a baby. You also have the opportunity to rent a baby stroller for free, in which you will transport the child to the gangway, and then it will be removed to the luggage compartment of the aircraft.

If you used the services of Aeroflot airline, then do not forget to notify them of the need to use a baby cradle 24 hours before departure.

And the Transaero company even allows carriage of wheelchairs in the cabin. True, she should have a “cane” type, weight up to 4.5 kg, and dimensions no more than 53 * 27 * 91 cm.

Anyway before the flight it is necessary to check with the air carrier's office the rules and possibilities for the use of cradles or child seats.

Today, depending on the type of aircraft and the size of its seats, sometimes it is allowed to use your own child seat, which in size does not exceed 40x40 cm, which is placed on the seat near the window. If this condition impossible, then a child seat is prohibited.

Actions before and during flight

When buying a plane ticket, be sure to indicate that you are flying with a child and how old it is. On hand should be Required documents confirming the age of the child. Upon check-in, such passengers are provided with more safe places in the cabin. This is either the first row, or the beginning of the cabin. If the row is not the first, and the plane is not 100% full, the staff must leave the seat in front of you empty.

Take care of your baby's nutrition in the absence of breastfeeding (take a bottle of infant formula with you). If you are planning to formula feed your child, the airline can provide you with this option, but you must notify the need for this formula a few days before the flight. If the mixture is yours, then immediately check with the flight attendant if they can warm it up for you.

To make the flight go as smoothly as possible, it is best to change the baby's diaper before the flight. It will be much easier to do this at the airport, because it is equipped with special facilities for this purpose.

As you probably know from your own experience, during takeoff and landing, it often stuffs up your ears. And what can we say about children's ears? Therefore, when taking off and landing, make sure that the baby has a pacifier or bottle in his mouth.

Traveling with children from 2 to 12 years old

Children at this age are already full-fledged passengers. For them, there are special price tariffs, separate seats and the opportunity to carry baggage free of charge in accordance with applicable rules.

It is best to book tickets for a flight early so that you can get seats nearby.

All airlines today supply their aircraft with special meals for children. Moreover, Rossiya air carrier has food packages for children of all ages, from the smallest to older children. As a rule, kits for children from 3 years old include milk, cheese, crackers, as well as food that is easily chewed, juice. Similar sets with special baby food are offered by Transaero, Aeroflot and UTair.

However, not all flights have such kits, which fall into the category “ Special meals”, so it’s worth clarifying this information in advance, and if necessary, making an order.

Currently, some airlines are trying to make the flight of their little passengers not so boring. For example, the Aeroflot company provides entertainment for children on board: it distributes drawing sets to children, which include pencils, felt-tip pens and board games.

Although the rules are general, they have their own differences and nuances. Using the Internet, you can visit the websites of airlines at any time to get acquainted with all the subtleties and advantages of flying with a child. If the information on the site could not be found, then you can always use hotline each of the airlines or check with their representatives.

Traveling long distances is much more convenient and faster with the help of an airplane. Is it possible for a child to fly without parents if they are not able to accompany him?

The answer to this question depends on the age of the children. Each airline sets individual requirements for the carriage of minors with and without escort.

Can children fly on an airplane?

Until recently, flying with newborn babies and children under one year old was considered undesirable. The aircraft were not equipped for comfortable travel with a young child.

However, at the moment this problem has been solved, although some airlines still have some age restrictions.

Most carriers do not prohibit flights with newborn children. Passengers can go to another city or country already on the seventh day after giving birth, if they have no medical contraindications.

However, experts in the field of medicine recommend using air travel after reaching the age of three months for small passengers. In this case, the child more easily endures the stresses that await him on the journey (pressure drops, low oxygen levels, etc.).

Is it possible to send a child alone on a plane?

If the parents are unable to accompany the child on air travel, the child may fly alone or be accompanied by an adult. Each carrier company sets individual requirements.

By general rule sending a child under the age of five, alone, unaccompanied will not work. He can fly only if there is an adult accompanying him, that is, a person over 18 years old.

If the child is between 5 and 12 years old, parents or guardians have the right to use the escort service from the airline. In this case, an employee of the escort service or a flight attendant will follow the minor passenger. This service is paid, its cost is set by the carrier company.

Most often, children over 12-14 years old are allowed to travel unaccompanied. In this case, a ticket for a minor passenger is purchased at the cost provided for an adult. The rules of carrier companies do not prohibit ordering an escort service.

Some airlines have stricter age requirements for unaccompanied children. So, Aeroflot allows a person from 12 years old to travel independently, and Delta - only from 15 years old.

Rules for the flight of minor children in Russia

In addition to the age restrictions listed above, some airlines do not allow children to travel unaccompanied by their parents if there are transfers. For example, Delta only allows transportation of a child from 5 to 7 years direct flight.

How can you send a child alone on an airplane if there are connections? If the age of a minor passenger is from 8 to 14 years old (in some cases up to 12 years old), transfers are allowed when ordering an escort service, that is, under the supervision of flight attendants.

In most cases, children over the age of 12-14 can travel independently on both direct and connecting flights.

To send a child with or without an escort, parents must comply with several important rules:

• book tickets in advance;
• prepare certain documents for a minor passenger;
• bring essentials with you (comfortable and warm clothes, wet wipes, baby food, medicines, toys, etc.);
• notify the carrier in advance about the flight of an unaccompanied child.

Pregnant women and underage passengers cannot purchase tickets with seats from emergency exit. Only the legal representatives of the child (his parents, guardians, adoptive parents or guardians) are able to issue an escort service.

Documents required for the flight

The flight of a child with or without an escort is not possible without two documents:

• identity card of a minor passenger;
• a written parent to leave, certified by a notary.

The last document will be needed when international transportation if the child is flying on an airplane without guardians, parents or guardians. If a minor citizen is sent to another city or country with his mother or father, a notarized consent to travel from the second parent will also have to be issued.

Depending on the situation, other papers may be required, for example, a visa, a document containing personal information about the accompanying person, the citizen meeting the minor passenger and the child himself.

How to send a child alone on a plane?

Legal representatives must fill out a special form for the carriage of an unaccompanied passenger, their form depends on the airline.

To complete these forms, you need to have the following documents on hand:

• representative's passport;
• child's identity card;
• relationship document minor and an adult (for example, a birth or adoption certificate).

The application and the application are filled out at the offices of agencies involved in the sale of air tickets, or directly at the branch of a particular airline.

The application must indicate the personal data of the person meeting the child, as well as his photograph. A citizen must be at the airport at the place of arrival in time for arrival desired flight and carry a passport or other identification document.

When sending a child to another city or country with or without an escort, you must take care in advance of the list of things that should be with him on board. We are talking about warm and comfortable clothes (it can be both hot and cold on the plane, depending on the season and country of destination).

Many carrier companies offer children's menu. It is recommended to order food in advance for the child, especially if he has medical contraindications or religious beliefs.

In addition, at long flight it is better to take with you additional fruits, cookies or other foodstuffs that are not forbidden to be taken on board.

Most airlines accept newborn passengers for flights 7-10 days after birth. At the same time, in some cases, parents may require a medical certificate on the possibility of allowing the baby to fly.

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Each airline sets its own rules for the flight of a child without parents or guardians. Therefore, the first thing to do is to contact the selected carrier and clarify whether it is possible for a child to travel without parents, whether he provides an escort service and at what cost. If solo flight is possible, specify the list of documents that will be needed for the trip.

Usually, the service of accompanying children is required if a child aged 5 to 12 years old flies alone. But at the request of parents, this option can also be ordered for older children - up to 16 years. Difficulties can arise with babies under 5 years old; few airlines undertake to accompany them.

Attention!

• Reservation of the service, as well as the sale of tickets, is carried out only at the offices of airlines or at the airport ticket offices.
• A plane ticket is issued only after confirmation of payment for the "accompanying a child" service.
• It is better to issue an option and buy a ticket in advance, because airlines usually allocate a limited number of seats for children who require escort. If the limit is reached, your child may be denied travel.

Check-in for a flight of a child who flies without relatives

• Children flying alone can only check in at the airport.
• Pre-registration or online registration is not possible.

At the check-in desk, you will first need to present your passport or birth certificate of the child. For flights within Russia, you will need an application for unaccompanied transportation, a notarized consent of both parents and proof of payment for babysitting services.

For international flights, an additional visa is required (if the flight is operated in visa country) and passport.

You will also need to provide a separate application form with detailed contact details of those who meet and see off the baby. The questionnaire is issued either at the ticket office when buying a ticket, or at the check-in counter at the airport. The meeting person must have an identity document with him. Without such a document, the child will not be given to him.

Usually, after check-in for a flight, all the documents of a young passenger are placed in a large bright envelope bag with the inscription UM (unaccompanied child, that is, " unaccompanied child or "unaccompanied minors").

A child without parents on an airplane

On board the aircraft, the child is usually supervised by a senior flight attendant. Airlines often give children play sets. Here he will be sure to be fed, entertained and escorted, if necessary, to the toilet.

If a child without parents flies with transfers

Some airlines do not accept unaccompanied children on connecting flights.

But if the carrier is ready to take on such responsibility, then at the transfer airport he will accompany the child from plane to plane, and while waiting for the flight, he will place him in the playroom, where there is usually a TV, toys, everything you need for drawing.

The birth of a baby is not only the hassle of finding a stroller, crib, toys and a high chair for feeding. This is also not at all a reason to deny your family travel, including long-distance ones. You should know some points so that the flight of children on an airplane passes without negative emotions.

1. In the process of searching and then booking a plane ticket, if you do this not online, but through representatives of the airline, be sure to warn the latter that a baby is flying with you. More comfortable seats will be reserved for you in the cabin - in the front of the cabin.

2. If you are going to fly with baby, you should know that airlines provide a cradle for babies weighing up to 8 kg. and up to 10 months of age.

It is better to contact the airline representative in advance and check the availability of a cradle for children on the plane. There are no such cradles in domestic aircraft, in particular in "TU-shki". But if you fly on a Boeing or Airbus, this problem will not arise.

3. The cost of a plane ticket for a child under 2 years old is 10% of the fare for international flights, and completely free for domestic flights - without providing a separate seat.

If you are flying with two babies under the age of two at once, you can buy one seat with a discount of 25 to 33% on international destinations, and for 50% of the fare for domestic flights.

Tickets for children aged 2 to 12 will be 25% cheaper for international flights, and 50% cheaper on domestic flights. According to the rules of flying with a child, if you decide to buy a plane ticket for a baby under 2 years old with a separate seat, the cost will be calculated the same way as for a child t 2 to 12 years old.

4. As happy parents, you can enjoy some perks if you have already decided. For example, do not stand in line for registration. This is an unofficial rule for flying with a child, however, you can safely proceed forward to the check-in counter. If there is a source of disturbance in the queue, contact any airport employee for help.

5. Flying with a baby is often the need to carry a stroller. So, dear parents, a stroller-cane is not considered luggage, and its weight is not taken into account. So, you can simply check in the stroller in your baggage right in front of the gangway and get it back immediately after landing.

6. To make the baby feel comfortable in the cabin, you need to try to surround him with familiar objects. Therefore, when deciding what to take your child on a plane, do not forget about his favorite toys.

7. Doctors recommend putting cotton swabs in the child's ears, because many children, especially on the first flight, are frightened by the sound of turbines. Accordingly, throughout the flight they feel uncomfortable and act up.

8 . During takeoff and landing, as you know, it is very stuffy in the ears. A child, especially an infant, is unlikely to understand your explanations of what needs to be tolerated, etc. So, just in these few unpleasant minutes, breastfeed or bottle feed him. And in order for him to have a bite with great pleasure, delay the “snack” a little and do not knock down the baby’s appetite before registering.

9. On a long flight with a baby, that is, lasting more than 3 hours, you have the right to count on a special set for the baby. Usually it includes cottage cheese, fruit drink, juice and mashed potatoes. Often, passengers with children are also provided with a diaper, oilcloth and wet wipes.

10. The most worrying thing for parents is the issue of baby food. In fact, the airport staff will let you through with the amount of food that your baby will objectively need during the flight. Therefore, thinking about what to take your child on a plane, you can safely put his breakfast, lunch or dinner in a bag.

Your baby’s “snack” may well cool down during the time it takes to go through control, check-in and fly. Feel free to just ask the flight attendants to warm up the food, they are obliged to comply with your request.

eleven . You should be careful with drugs against motion sickness on the plane. If you think that your child should be given such a remedy, check with your pediatrician first. (Read Overview of Airplane Motion Sickness Remedies)

12. Depending on the country you are flying to, you should take care of all the necessary vaccinations and vaccinations in advance. It is also better to take a list of vaccinations with a doctor's stamp with you.

13. Do not think that during the search your baby will be able to avoid this unpleasant procedure. The rules for flying with a child are such that in some countries babies have to be undressed for screening. If you are flying alone with a child, do not hesitate to ask the airport staff for help.

14. On a flight, you may need to change your baby's diaper. To do this, use the toilet room. If you are flying in a Boeing or an Airbus, consider yourself lucky, because specifically for this purpose, the voiced aircraft have a folding changing table, all in the same toilet. Ask a flight attendant to show you one if you can't find it yourself.

15. Flying with a baby is not only unfamiliar, but also somewhat uncomfortable. If your child easily tolerates a little high blood pressure, then he will quickly fall asleep on the plane. If not, then be prepared for the whims and discontent of the baby.

Do not be nervous, who knows how sensitive the child is to your mood. If you are calm, then the child will most likely calm down quickly.

16 . If you have not just a flight with a child, but also a journey with a connection, relax in the mother and child room. Not only do you have it full right, but it’s just a sin not to take advantage of this opportunity to be with the baby in a calm environment.

17. What should a child take on a plane? Depending on the age of the baby, these can be coloring books and felt-tip pens, a favorite toy, change of underwear and diapers, napkins, medicines if necessary, baby food. It is absolutely optional to take a blanket into the cabin of the aircraft - flight attendants will provide it upon request.

As for medicines, if you are prescribed a course of treatment and have prescriptions, it is better to take all these prescriptions with you. Moisturizing nose drops are best poured into a large bottle, because under pressure the liquid pours out of the “tight” bubbles.

18 . As a rule, the allowance free baggage for a child is 10 kg.

19. If you need to go to the toilet, you can ask the flight attendant to look after the child. In general, do not hesitate to ask the flight attendants for help.

20. If you are flying with a child charter flight It's better to arrive at the airport well in advance. There are usually many parents with babies on such flights, and if you find yourself at the end of the check-in line, it may happen that your family is divided into the remaining empty seats. For example, dad will sit separately from mom with a child. So, it is better to get to the very beginning of the queue.

Flights from Moscow

Finally, you waited for your vacation and fly to rest. Only now you will fly by plane for the first time ... And then you have a million questions: what to do at the airport? Where to go? How not to miss your flight?

We decided to make a small FAQ on terms and procedures, which will help newcomers feel a little more confident at the airport.

The order may vary slightly, as each airport has its own sequence of passing inspections and registration.

Once at the airport, the first thing you have to do is check-in for the flight. Above the check-in desk, there is a board with the airline logo, flight number and city of arrival.

This information is duplicated on the information board, the number of the counter where the check-in for your flight takes place is also indicated there.

Check-in starts 2 hours before departure and ends 30-40 minutes before departure.

At check-in, you must present your passport and air ticket. If you have e-ticket then show only your passport. You must put your luggage on the conveyor belt, where it will be weighed, a special tag will be hung (so that the loaders know which plane to put it on, and you can find it later) and sent to the loaders. You will also be asked to present hand luggage (things that you want to take with you to the cabin of the aircraft), they can also hang a tag on it.

Usually the weight hand luggage should not exceed 7-10 kg. In addition, there are certain requirements for the dimensions of the bag, you can check with the airline.

After check-in, you will be given a boarding pass and luggage tags (stickers that are glued to your passport or boarding pass, they will help you find your suitcase upon arrival).

You can check in not only at the airport, but also at home. Some airlines practice online registration for the flight. You can register in this way using a laptop, tablet and even a phone. You can read more about mobile registration in the post “Mobile registration”. After that, on a regular printer, you print out your boarding pass, and check in your luggage at a special Drop off counter.

On the boarding pass it will be written in which gate the plane will board and your place in the cabin. At check-in, you can ask the airline representative to put you on comfortable spot such as by a window or near an emergency exit.
Gate (eng. gate - gate) - gate to board your plane.

Then, following the signs, you will need to proceed to pass the pre-flight inspection. You will be asked to go through the frame and will be searched for items prohibited for transportation. And representatives border service check your passport and visa if necessary.

Please note that during the inspection, when asked by security officers about the items and substances you have, you should not allow jokes, for example, “this is a bomb”, “this is drugs”, etc. Such answers are considered as a passenger’s statement about the presence of dangerous substances and objects and may entail removal from the flight, and further investigation and prosecution in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation up to the initiation of a criminal case under Art. 207 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (“Knowingly false report about an act of terrorism”).

On international flights, before check-in, all passengers must pass customs control. During its passage you will see two corridors: "red" and "green". They are indicated by inscriptions in Russian and English: “Nothing to declare” for the green channel and “Goods to declare” for the red channel.

Green corridor is intended for passengers who do not carry goods subject to mandatory written declaration.

Red- for passengers who have goods subject to mandatory written declaration, i.e. goods that are subject to customs duty, have cost and quantity restrictions, etc.

After passing through these formalities, you will be taken to the waiting room, where there are cafes and duty free (eng. duty free) are duty-free shops.

When boarding is announced for your flight, return to your gate and present your boarding pass and passport (not always required) to the airline representative. At boarding pass on the right there is a tear-off spine on which the main information is duplicated. The airline representative will tear it off and give it to you. Keep the ticket until you receive your luggage upon arrival.

Landing is announced several times over the loudspeaker, the same information is duplicated on the information board and above the gate itself.

If you get lost, then go to any employee of the airport and they will help you find the right gate.

You will be put on a bus that will take all passengers to the plane's gangway. IN big airports there are telescopic bridges, through which you can get on board the aircraft directly from the terminal.

What will happen on board the aircraft is no less interesting, so we advise you to read our article “Why and why on board the aircraft” . It will answer most of your questions, for example, why do you block your ears during takeoff and landing, why turn off Cell phones and much more.

Upon arrival, you will be put back on the bus or across the bridge you will get to the airport arrivals hall, where you will go through passport and customs control and pick up your luggage.

If you have a flight with a transfer, then read our article "Transfer at the airport". In it, we will answer the most popular questions about transplantation.

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