Families and children
Total comfort for you and your child
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
- 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 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.
Are you traveling with one or more children?
The "Sparadrap" association, with support from the Air France Foundation, has created this short video to answer common questions that children may have before they travel by plane.
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.
If 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 his or her travel cabin and ticket type. If your child is under 2 years If you have reserved a seat for your child, he or she can transport the number of baggage items included in the ticket fare*. If your child is traveling on your lap, the following applies:
- ON BOARD a hand baggage item up to 12 kg / 26.4 lb and whose dimensions do not exceed 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm / 21 in x 13 in x 9 in.
- IN THE HOLD a baggage item weighing up to 10 kg, a foldable stroller or backpack-style baby carrier, a car seat.
*Light fare bookings with no bagage option are not eligible for this service. All checked bagage will incur a fee.
On intercontinental flights we offer a baby bunny comforter in all our cabins. In the La Première, Business and Premium Economy cabins a nice matching pouch and an organic thermal water baby cleansing care product completes this baby kit.
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.
ON OUR LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS*
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.
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.
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
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.