Are there any airlines that let children under 3 fly for free?

Answer 1

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Most airlines are fly for free under 2 but I don't know of any that is 3

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To fly for free, you need to keep your child in your lap (no FREE seats). But in case of an accident, spend the extra money for a seat, and put your child in a car seat or booster and you will be more comfortable as will your child. AND you will be SAFER as will your child.

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Most airlines let under 2 fly for free (not under 3).If flying internationally,taxes or a small service fee usually 10% of adult fare will have to be paid.

ANOTHER ANSWER

I totally agree with answer #2. Whether you have a newborn or a 4 year old, for safety sake, spend the money for a seat. PLUS, you won't have a child in your lap for the whole flight. That would be miserable for you AND your child. Is your child's life worth a few hundred dollars?? They could be severely injured with an incident as simple and common as the plane hitting an air pocket. Unless your child is stapped in, the sudden plunge of the plane would cause your child to come out of your arms and smash their head on the ceiling. If you can't afford an extra seat, don't fly with your child. Think of how GUILTY you would feel if your baby were to be injured.

Clarification: there is little safe on an airplane related to seats. Save the money and put them on your lap. Airplanes are the safest (statistically speaking) mode of transportation in the history of the world. However, when something goes wrong a child seat or even seat belt is not likely to save you...

My Opinion: Let me just say, yes it's frightening to be holding on to the most important thing in the world during a flight. You don't feel strong enough, and the thought of an accident just kills you (especially during the hormonal changes of labor and birth) however, putting my baby in a car seat next to me would be way worse then holding her. And as above stated, statistically speaking, it's safer then driving. Now this, Doctors orders!!! "you must feed her/him some sort of liquid (or breastfeed) on your ascend to keep their new little ears from plugging and becoming PAINFUL. The pressure can be too much for their fresh sinus ways. And the same on the way down (descend)." That is very difficult to do if their strapped into the seat. Also for me, my daughter had major acid-reflux and would constantly choke and gag on her spit up. She had to be upright most of the time and especially after eating, which the doctor says they need to do to keep their ears clear. I only traveled because we HAD to, but in this case - i'd recommend to skip vacations until their older. But bottom line, it's up to you and your baby's needs. What is best for someone else might not be best for you or your baby. You're the parent and I'm pretty sure you can feel it out. I'm sure after my daughter is 1, she's gonna want to have her own space to play, sleep, and sit in but until then, it's not necessary for us. It shouldn't be a matter of expense either. And on that note, I have a friend that SWEARS by having a seat booked for her 13 month old on their 5 hour flight. She says, he can sleep, and play and have his own space. And I have seen older children snuggled up with their mom's on flights. So again, to each is own.