How do I add my lap infant to reservation United?

Uncover the crucial components of United Airlines' infant flight reservation.

The flight journey with kids is quite challenging due to their young age and limited knowledge and maturity. United Airlines provides various facilities and features that make the child's flight travel more convenient and accessible. Read ahead to learn all the vital elements of the concerned airlines' infant flight reservation and conveyance procedure, including the post-booking services, reservation procedure, travel policy, document requirements, and other crucial information. 

Can I add a lap infant on an already booked United flight?

There can be instances when you have already booked your flight and want to add your kid to your post-booked flight. Travelers often ask, "Is it possible to add my kid to my United Airlines bookings after the flight reservations?" Reserving your kid's post-flight bookings is only allowed for MileagePlus members. They can add their infants to their flight reservations up to 24 hours before departure. However, some cabin types may restrict this feature, especially for kids requiring separate seats instead of lap infants.

What is United Airlines' infant policy?

• United Airlines allows kids older than seven days and, at most, 17 years old on their flights.
• The unaccompanied minor service is provided to kids aged 5-14 and is optional for those aged 15-17.
• Children under two can sit on their parents' laps; however, they can also sit in an approved car seat.
• Kids older than two years are required to buy a ticket and reserve a separate seat for their flight journey.

How do I add my lap infant to Reservation United?

Most passengers lack knowledge of how to add their lap infants to United Airlines flight reservations, making it difficult for them to secure a seat on a suitable flight. Below is the procedure for booking your lap infant to your flight reservations through the concerned airline's website. All the methods are segregated based on the traveler's needs, such as whether you are reserving your kids' travel after or during the flight reservation process. Choose the method that suits your situation best.

Add your infant to United Airlines' post-flight bookings.

If you have reviewed the above sections, you will know that the concerned airlines allow their MileagePlus members to add infants to their existing flight bookings. However, most flyers lack knowledge of how to execute this process. Below are the steps to add an infant to your existing flight reservations with United Airlines through their website.

• Browse the official website of United Airlines to commence the procedure.
• Tap the "My Trips" tab at the top of the home page to view the drop-down menu.
• To continue, select the "My Trips" option from the "Manage My Trips" section.
• Enter the passenger's "Last name" and "Flight Confirmation/MileagePlus Number."
• Press "Search" to view your flight reservations and visit the "add-infant" section.
• Follow the prompts appearing on your screen to add your infant to your bookings.

Visit United Airlines' website for infant reservations.

The above-stated method is to add your infant to the existing flight bookings. However, you should also know how to book a flight with United Airlines for your infant or kid during the flight reservation process so you do not have to face any inconvenience afterward. Follow the steps below to learn how to reserve a flight for your kid based on age through the respective airline's website.

• Visit the official website of United Airlines to begin the process.
• By default, a flight booking form will appear on the home page.
• Select the age and number of infants under the "Travelers" field.
• Fill out the rest of the details in the flight reservation form to continue.
• Press the "Find flights" button to view the flight available for your route.
• Choose the appropriate flight and make payment for your ticket purchases.

How do I get my baby's boarding pass on United?

The concerned airline provides boarding passes based on their boarding groups. Unaccompanied minors and anyone flying with children two years or younger are categorized in the "Pre-boarding" boarding group. You can access your United Airlines account through their app or website and go to the "Boarding pass" section to download your member's boarding passes. You can also approach the respective airline's technical team for assistance if you are having issues fetching your boarding passes through their website on your own.

Do children under 2 fly free on United?

As mentioned in the United Airlines infant policy in the above sections, the concerned airlines allow infants younger than two years of age to fly with them. However, if your kid is not older than seven days, they will not be permitted to travel with the respective airline. Infants should be accompanied by their parents or an adult passenger during their flight journey and must provide essential supporting documents for hassle-free and comfortable flight travel.

Do babies need a birth certificate to fly United?

Whether you need a birth certificate for your baby to fly with the concerned airline depends on their age. United Airlines requests that infants provide their birth certificates and other supporting documents for their flight journey. However, unaccompanied minors are not required to provide their birth proof or related documents for their flight travel with the concerned airline.

How much does a United Airlines infant ticket cost?

Besides the document requirement, booking process, and policy information, knowing about the flight fares for your kid's travel is equally crucial. Kids aged 2-4 years are charged according to the Lap Infant ticket costs, which means: (i) Free in U.S. domestic flights, (ii) Tickets required with applicable taxes for flights between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, & the U.S. Virgin Islands, and (iii) Ticket plus a partial fee is required for international flights.

What is the United Airlines' unaccompanied minors' ticket price?

Unaccompanied minor service is only available for children aged 5-14 and is optional for 15-17 aged kids. Their ticket charges are calculated based on their travel type, whether they have booked a one-way or round-trip flight and the number of kids traveling. According to their policy: (i) 1-2 kids travel are charged $150 for one-way and $300 for round-trip, (ii) 3-4 children are charged $300 for their one-way trip and $600 for round-trip, and (iii) 5-6 kids' travel is charged $450 for their one-way travel and $900 for their round-trip.