Traveling with infants and small children can be fun and challenging. Delta Air Lines wants to make it as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible. 

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ON THE FLIGHT

UNACCOMPANIED MINORS

CHILDREN'S FARES

CONTACT INFORMATION

Delta Air Lines offers the following information for travelling with Children under 5 years of age.

Note:  These policies may change without notice and we suggest that you contact the airline directly for more information - click on the link in Contact Information for more information online.

The Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) service charge is mandatory for children 5 to 14 years old. Delta will collect the UMNR fee for children 5 to 14 years of age unless accompanied on the same flight in the same compartment by a person at least 18 years of age or a parent/legal guardian.
 

Infants and children under 5 must be accompanied by an individual who is

• at least 18 years old, and
• traveling in the same cabin.

Newborns -- Written Physician Approval

You will be asked to present written approval from a physician if the infant is less than 7 days old, with the following exceptions:

• If you are traveling on COMAIR, a Delta connection carrier, you must have a physician's written approval if the infant is less than 12 days old.
• If you are traveling on Skywest, a Delta connection carrier, you may not bring an infant less than 8 days old on board.

Infant & Child Seating

Delta's Safety restrictions and travel guidelines for using child restraints:

If the seat next to you remains unoccupied, you may place your infant in the seat using an FAA approved child restraint Approved Child Restraints below). Delta cannot, however, guarantee a seat will remain open. You must pay for the seat to assure its availability.

When using a child restraint, please do not select seats in the following areas:

• emergency exit rows

• any seat one row forward or aft of an emergency exit row

• aisle seats

• bulkhead seats when the car seat is a combination car seat and stroller

The following restrictions apply if the child restraint occupies the middle seat:

• single aisle aircraft - If the child is placed in the middle seat, the accompanying adult must sit at the window seat unless the window seat remains vacant throughout the flight.

• center seating section of dual aisle aircraft - The accompanying adult must sit next to the child, so as not to impede other passengers' access to the aisle.

Note: A row may contain more than one child restraint device if the children are from the same family or travel group.

An adult (12 years or older) may hold an infant or have the infant in an FAA-approved child restraint during take-off and landing.

The accompanying adult has the following responsibilities if using a child restraint during take-off and landing:

• assuring the child restraint seat meets FAA guidelines (see below).

• assuring the child restraint seat functions properly and is free of obvious defects.

• securing the child in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

• making sure the child does not exceed the restraint's weight limit.

• making sure the child restraint is secured to the aircraft seat using the aircraft seat's safety belt.

Note: Delta's flight attendants will verify with the accompanying adult that the child is properly restrained and the seat is properly secured to the aircraft seat, however, the ultimate responsibility falls to the accompanying adult.

Delta does not permit the following types of car seats:

• booster seats - even if they bear labels indicating they meet US, UN, or foreign government standards.

• vest and harness-type child restraint devices. Do not confuse these with approved child safety seats having a harness-type closure for securing the child in the seat.

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When children between the ages of 5 and 14 fly by themselves, we recognize that your most important concern is your child's safety and well-being. It is our concern as well. Delta Air Lines is dedicated to making your child's flight an exciting and enjoyable experience. We can also provide, on request, service to children ages 14 through 17 who are traveling alone. Please call 800-221-1212 to speak directly with one of our reservations representatives regarding travel restrictions when your child is traveling without you.

We have put together the following guidelines and safety restrictions to ensure your child has the best flying experience possible:

• We must have the name, address and telephone number of the person who will meet the child at the final destination. We will not release a minor traveling alone to anyone but the person designated by the parent or guardian. In addition, whoever meets the child on arrival must provide identification and sign an acceptance of responsibility for the child.
  

• We will issue a red-and-white striped identification button your child must wear at all time.
  

• We will not book reservations for an unaccompanied child on the last connecting flight of the evening. This is to avoid the possibility of the child staying overnight in a hotel.
  

• If it appears bad weather may divert the flight from the child's final destination, we may rebook the child on an alternate flight.
  

• A parent or guardian must accompany children ages 5 to 14 until they are aboard the airplane. We ask the adults to remain in the gate area until the plane takes off.
  

• Children ages 5 to 14 may travel on Delta non-stop or connecting flights, and are permitted to make flight connections to other airlines. We will assist the child making a connection.
  

• A Delta flight attendant will hold the child's ticket and other travel documents throughout the flight. On international trips, we will verify that the child has proper proof of citizenship. Additionally, some countries require special documentation, such as a notarized letter, stating that the child has permission to fly alone. Our reservations representatives will let you know if this is required when you book your child's ticket.
  

• We cannot administer medicine to children flying alone. If the child is unable to give himself or herself medication, other travel arrangements must be made.
  

• Children under the age of 15 will not be seated in an exit row.

Certain unaccompanied service charges are applicable on Delta, Delta Connection®, Delta codeshare, and SkyTeam™ flights; however, unaccompanied service charges do not apply on any Delta Shuttle or Delta Express flights.

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Discounted Child Fares

To help you plan your next trip with your family, we have listed, for your convenience, the following policies on infant and child fares. In addition, we have included information on international fares and SkyMiles® eligibility.

Note: Discounted infant or child fares are not currently available when you purchase your ticket online.

You may travel with an infant free of charge if you hold the infant for take-off and landing. Please call Delta Reservations at 800-221-1212, and ask them to note on your reservation that you will be traveling with a non-fare paying infant.

To ensure a seat for an FAA-approved child restraint to place your child in during take-off and landing, you must pay for the seat (see child fares below). For more information on FAA-approved child restraints, select Infant & Child Seating at the top left.

A seat for children ages 2 to 11 must be purchased.

Children ages 12 and above pay the applicable adult fare.

You may be able to purchase a reduced child fare on your route. If a child fare is available on your route, you may purchase up to two fares by calling Delta Reservations at 800-221-1212. Delta will charge a standard fare for additional children.

To qualify for the reduced child fare, if available, you must:

• travel in the same cabin

• be a fare-paying passenger

• contact Delta Reservations

Delta does not offer child fares to adults traveling on a SkyMiles Award or free ticket issued to compensate for denied boarding.

All children, regardless of age, must have a ticket. The price of the ticket varies, however, according to whether you choose to hold the child or purchase a seat. The fare for a lap child is approximately 10% of the adult fare. If you choose to purchase a seat, however, the fare is approximately 66% of the standard adult fare. For further assistance, call Delta International Reservations at 800-241-4141.

Infants under age two must occupy a paid seat in order for the ticketed party to accumulate mileage.

SkyMiles® is a Registered Trademark of Delta Air Lines.

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