Families and children
Every step of your journey
Everything you need to know about traveling with infants (under 2 years) or children (ages 2 to 11).
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 your child is under 2 years old
- They can travel on your lap on any flight at a discount* of 90%.
Our seat options are available online at a preferential rate, allowing you to choose from our most comfortable seats or those equipped with a bassinet. A discount of up to 50% is applied to all passengers in the booking. Until check-in begins, access to certain seats is reserved for families traveling with an infant. Purchasing a seat option is the only way to guarantee access to a bassinet, which is subject to availability. 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 contact us 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
* 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 .
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.
- 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
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.