TRAVELLING WITH INFANTS
Infant (INF) 0-2 years of age
A minor who is not yet 2 years old on the date of the flight is considered an Infant (INF).
It is strongly recommended not to travel with infants under 2 weeks of age.
An infant travel without occupying a seat and must be accompanied by someone older than eighteen years.
An infant does not occupy a seat and must be seated on an adult’s lap during take-off and landing.
Each adult passenger may travel with one infant only.
Infants have no baggage allowance, but their pushchair can either be kept until it is time to board the aircraft, or it can be sent along with the rest of the luggage free of charge.
Pushchairs and strollers will be delivered along with the luggage at the carousel.
Additionally, parents can bring onboard a diaper bag, including food for babies’ needs during the flight.
If necessary to carry medicines for the baby in the cabin, they must be accompanied by a medical prescription.
Pregnant women (PREG)
Expectant mother less than 32 weeks pregnant have no restriction to flight, if the pregnancy doesn’t t have any complication.
when the expectant mother is more than 32 weeks pregnant but less than 36 weeks, she must present a Medical Certificate stating that pregnant passenger is fit to travel and sign a Liability Release.
After this gestation period, flying is not allowed.
Multiple uncomplicated pregnancies: after 28 weeks but less than 32, requires the presentation of a Medical Certificate stating that she is fit to travel, and a Liability Release must be signed.
An expectant mother with a complicated pregnancy or after confinement shall not be accepted to travel, even if she is holding a Medical Certificate. Expectant Mothers should only be accepted for travel if the date of their return journey does not exceed these limits.
Do not forget to ask the flight attendants for their “first flight certificate”, which is something to cherish in the future.
Unaccompanied Minors (UM)
A minor travelling not accompanied by an adult is defined by the term “Unaccompanied Minor” (UM) and must travel under the custody of the Airline. Children under the age of 5 are not allowed to travel unaccompanied.
An Unaccompanied Minor service is available for children aged between 5 and 11.
Children between the ages of 12 to 16 years are considered young passengers and do not travel under the custody of the Airline, unless otherwise requested by their parents.
For departures from Italian airports, the unaccompanied minors assistance service is required for passengers between the ages of 5 to 14 years.
If you would like information or wish to book the Unaccompanied Minor service, contact the Reservations Office or the travel agency that will contact the Airline to communicate the personal data of the person who is accompanying the minor to the airport and of the person who is collecting the minor at the airport on arrival. The Reservations Office and/or the travel agency shall provide all the necessary instructions concerning the procedure for Unaccompanied Minors and the payment of the relevant service.
The Unaccompanied Minor must arrive at the Airline’s check-in desks at the airport of departure at least 2 hours before the scheduled departure time. Failure to do so, the Unaccompanied Minor service will not be guaranteed and there will be no guarantee of boarding or departure. In these cases, the price of the ticket and of the Unaccompanied Minor service shall not be refunded.
