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Need to Know: Flying Ryanair with a baby or toddler

Will you be flying Ryanair with a baby, toddler or young child soon? Some of their rules and fees for babies and toddlers might come as a surprise to some families. Here’s a guide to important information and details to know before flying Ryanair with a baby or young children. Topics I cover in this…

flying China Airlines with a baby or toddler

Need to Know: Flying China Airlines with a Baby or Toddler

The “Need to Know” airlines series for family travelers continues with these important tips for families flying China Airlines with a baby, toddler, or young children (and even if your kids are no longer babies or toddlers, don’t miss the new Family Couch seating tip and photo below!). China Airlines’ Discounts for Infants and Children China…

Virgin Atlantic airplane

Need to Know: Flying Virgin Atlantic with a Baby or Toddler

Virgin Atlantic’s infant and child discounts: Unlike many U.S. carriers that may serve the same or similar routes for your flights, Virgin Atlantic offers a 25% discount for infants riding in their own seats and also for children from 2 to 11 years. This can make a big difference in your family’s bottom line when…

Flying Gulf Air with a baby or toddler

Need to Know: Flying Gulf Air with a Baby or Toddler

Are you considering flying Gulf Air with a baby or toddler–or any kids under 12? Lucky you! Most of the airlines featured in this Need-to-Know Airlines series so far are here for very specific reasons–the kind of reasons that might be deal-breakers for the family flying with babies or toddlers. In the case of Gulf…

babies need ID for domestic flights
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Do infants and babies need I.D. for domestic flights? It’s a definite maybe.

Sure, all babies need passports to fly over the U.S. border and back (and possibly a notarized letter of consent). But if you think you can slip through airport check-in and onto the plane for a domestic flight without presenting any identification for your child under 2 years old? You might be making a costly…