Flying with Children

We do everything we can to make flying with children as comfortable as we can. Some of our airport lounges have dedicated family rooms, and when it’s time to board, we’ll invite families on to the plane first to give you a bit of extra time to get settled. You can check your pushchair in, or we'll collect your pushchair from you just before you board.

Don't forget to reserve your seats together in your favourite spot on the plane.

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Infants and children

Check the baggage allowance and onboard rules for children and babies.

Normal fare rules apply.

Age	Fare	Seat	Bassinet	Food on board	Baggage
7 days – 23 months	Infant	No	Available on a first come, first served basis for infants weighing up to 11kg	Request a baby’s meal up to 24 hours before your flight	Checked baggage to/from USA and Canada: 23kg Checked baggage to/from all other destinations: 10kg Cabin baggage: One piece, 5kg
2 – 11 years	Child	Yes	No	Request a child’s meal up to 24 hours before your flight	Normal baggage rules apply
12 years +	Adult	Yes	No	Adult meal	Normal baggage rules apply

excited kid watching on-board entertainment system

No time to be bored with E-BOX

Little flyers will be entertained for hours with kids' movies, TV and cartoons on E-BOX. There's also music and games if they'd prefer something interactive.

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Etihad explorers

Tiny adventurers should get ready to explore with our children’s activity packs, Etihad Explorers. The collectable character bags include colouring books, games and puzzles.

Children’s meals

Our healthy and fun children's meals keep little tummies happy on board. Please order your child's meal at least 24 hours before your flight.

nanny and child with on-board activity kit

Flying Nanny

On long-haul flights, our Flying Nanny will help keep your children entertained with games, face-painting and even competitions.

Bassinets

The safety of your child is our number one priority. For infants weighing up to 11kg, our bassinets are specially designed carry-cots to help your baby sleep flat during the flight. Our cabin crew will confirm that your infant fits comfortably and safely in the bassinet before affixing it at your seat position. For safety reasons, you may only use bassinets during the flight when the seatbelt sign is switched off and when the cabin crew permit you to do so.

You may request a baby bassinet when you book your flight or through Manage my booking. All bassinets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. When your infant is on your lap they should be secured with an infant seatbelt. Children aged two years or older should travel on their own seat and must be secured with their own seatbelt whenever the signs are on.

Car seats and pushchairs

Children aged up to three years old travelling on a child’s ticket may use certain approved car-seats, in conjunction with our aircraft seats.

You are also permitted to carry one pushchair or carrycot or car seat for free, in addition to your child's checked baggage allowance.

Children must be properly secured in the car seat and accompanied by an adult in the adjacent seat for take-off and landing.
- Car seats must be forward or rear facing with a harness that can be strapped to a seat with a seatbelt only
- Rearward facing seats are restricted to infants from 0 to six months weighing less than 10kg and are only allowed in First or Business cabins
- The car seat must be in good condition and show no signs of damage
- The car seat harness must have a single release button and must secure the infant's lap, torso and crotch

As per the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, the following car-seats and

child restraint devices are accepted on board:
- Australian Car-Seat regulations
- USA Standards FMVSS213
- Canadian Standard CMVSS 213
- European Standards ECE-44
- German Standards (TÜV Doc.TÜV/958-01/2001)

The following supporting devices are accepted on board for children with special needs:
- CARES Harness for children over one year weighing less that 20kg (only permitted in Economy)
- SPECIAL CARES Harness for adult guests with special needs and children more than 20kg in weight
- CRELLING Harness Model 27. Type 27I (two-five years) and Type 27A (five-eight years) are only allowed in Economy Class, and Type 27B (nine years - adult) are allowed in all classes
- CRELLING Shoulder Strap HSB1. Type HSB1 (two years - adult) are only allowed in Economy Class)

The parent or guardian is responsible for correctly installing the device as per the manufacturer’s instructions and restrictions.

Children’s travel accessories

To help children sit or sleep comfortably on our flights, most travel accessories are permitted on board, including JetKidsTM BedBoxTM, Plane Pal and Fly Tot, subject to certain conditions. The accessory must be securely stowed during take-off and landing.

Accessories that attach to any part of the seat are not permitted.

Etihad Guest Family

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Children flying alone

If your child is between 5 to 11 years old, they can travel on their own if you pre-book our Unaccompanied Minor service.

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Flying during pregnancy

Find out everything you need to know if you’re planning to fly during your pregnancy.

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