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TRAVELLING WITH A CHILD UNDER 2 YEARS OF AGE (INFANT)

If you are travelling between Canada and the United Kingdom, please refer to the note at the bottom of the page.

A child is considered an infant until his or her second birthday. Prior to that point (2 years less a day), the infant travels in the parent's lap. For safety reasons, an adult may not travel with more than one infant at a time, no matter how many seats are purchased.

Should you wish to purchase a seat for your infant, please note that it is mandatory for the infant to sit in a car seat approved by Transport Canada (click here for details).

**Please note: If a child's second birthday occurs prior to the return leg of the trip, a ticket must be purchased for the child for the return flight and a seat will be assigned to him or her.

Once you have boarded, you will receive a kit containing infant-care items.

Newborns

Newborns 7 days old or less are too young to be accepted on board. Infants more than 7 days old will be carried provided parents are in possession of all legal documents required by the country of destination. Be sure to speak with your travel agent about travelling with very young infants to avoid any unpleasant situations. For more information, visit the Canadian Transportation Agency web site.

A comfortable bed for your baby!

Air Transat offers onboard bassinettes for babies! These bassinettes, which can be placed on the bulkheads, are approved by Transport Canada. They are a safe and comfortable way for your baby to travel during the flight. The infant's weight may not exceed 11 kg (24 lbs) and his or her height may not exceed the size of the bassinette (68 x 30 x 15 cm).

Please take note that the number of seats allowing installation of bassinettes is limited. Pre-selection of seats is possible for a nominal charge by calling our Information and Seat Selection Centre at 1-877-TRANSAT (872-6728).

Baggage allowance for infants

Equipment for infants (playpens, strollers, car seats, etc.) is carried free of charge.

Baby changing station

Baby changing stations are available on all our aircraft.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

FLIGHTS OPERATED UNDER CODE SHARING WITH AIR TRANSAT

If you are travelling between Canada and the United Kingdom, please note that your departure or return flight may be operated by a carrier other than Air Transat (Thomas Cook Airlines or Skyservice Airlines).

If you are travelling between Toronto and Florida (to or from Fort Lauderdale or Orlando), your flight may be operated by Skyservice Airlines.

Only TS flights in the 800 to 899 series will be operated by a carrier other than Air Transat (Thomas Cook Airlines or Skyservice Airlines).

All TS flights of other series will be operated by Air Transat.

As each airline has specific terms and conditions of carriage that may differ from those of Air Transat, please click the links below for more information on travel restrictions that apply to your carrier.