Family and wedding groups nearly always include small children. Airlines have specific rules for them — it helps to know them before the name list.
Age bands
| Category | Typical age | Seat |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | Under 2 years | On an adult's lap |
| Child | 2 to 11 years | Own seat |
| Adult | 12 years and above | Own seat |
Age is counted on the date of travel, including the return flight. A child who turns two before the return flight needs a seat on that leg.
One infant per adult
Each adult can usually carry only one lap infant. Families with twins need a second adult.
Seats
Infants cannot sit in emergency exit rows. Bassinets are available on some long-haul aircraft and must be requested in advance.
ID
For domestic flights, carry the child's birth certificate or Aadhaar. For international flights, every child and infant needs their own passport.
Quick answers
Do infants pay on group bookings?
Yes, a reduced infant fare plus applicable taxes, even though they sit on a lap.
Airline group rules differ by carrier, route and season, and they change. Treat this guide as a planning aid — the fare rules written on your AirRJ quote are what apply to your booking.