Air Dolomiti Infant Policy

It is never hard traveling with a child in the air as long as you are aware of all the rules. The Italian regional airline based in Verona and operated by the Lufthansa Group has established policies that govern infants and lap babies in their European network. Here is a brief on age criteria, pricing, baggage allowance, seat criteria, and documentation that will help you make your booking with confidence and peace of mind.

What Age Does an Infant Traveler Qualify for on Air Dolomiti?

A baby falls under the age category of birth up to the day before they reach two years of age. Babies at this age can travel in the lap of an adult companion throughout their journey. After reaching two years of age, a child needs to be seated in their own seat and will qualify as a child passenger (2-11).

Some important rules applicable to all Air Dolomiti flights are as follows:

• Only one lap infant per adult passenger is allowed. In case there are two infants travelling with the same adult, a separate seat should be booked.
• Always remember to include an infant in your booking during the process of reservation – an infant cannot be transported on the flight just being held on the lap of his/her parent without mentioning on the passenger list. It is worth mentioning that there is no specific seat reserved for the infant.
• Generally, newborns are accepted but usually airlines suggest to wait a couple of days after giving birth and, in case of any doubts, it would be wise to ask for advice from a pediatrician.

Air Dolomiti Fare and Booking Rules for Infants

While many long-distance airlines tend to levy charges based on a percentage of the adult’s ticket, the case is different with Air Dolomiti where the short-distance routes within Europe tend to let one take the infant for free provided he/she is seated on the adult’s lap. However, if you need the baby to be seated on his/her seat, then one needs to buy another seat at a child fare.

Here’s a convenient table that details the travel process for infants:

Category	Age Group	Seat	Ticket Cost	Method of Booking
Lap Infant	0 to 2 years old	No seat (placed on lap of an adult)	Minimal/administrative charge depending on fare type	Must be booked through the Service Centre or travel agent
Infant in Own Seat	0 to 2 years old	Seat of his/her own with approved CRS (Child Restraint System)	Child/Infant fare	Book in advance; CRS provided by the parent
Accompanied Child	2 to 11 years old	Seat of his/her own (guaranteed adjacent seating)	Child fare	Can be booked online or through Customer Service
UMNR (Unaccompanied Minor)	5 to 11 years old (or 5-14 for Italians)	Seat of his/her own with attendant supervision	Full fare + UMNR service fee of €85 in Germany and Europe	Only possible through Service Centre or travel agency 24 hours before travel time

It should be known that there are cases where an infant ticket cannot be completed using the regular online booking process, so it is best to check if the infant has been properly attached to the adult’s reservation through Air Dolomiti’s Customer Service or travel agency, especially when adding a baby to a pre-existing reservation.

Baggage Policy for Infants

Air Dolomiti allows some baggage flexibility for traveling with a baby; however, it varies depending on the passenger’s fare for the adult accompanying the baby or the infant’s own fare:

• For the LIGHT fare economy class, children below the age of two years are allowed to carry one buggy/stroller or one car seat free of charge.
• In all other fares, besides being able to have the allowance of one stroller or one car seat, infants are also allowed one piece of hold luggage of weight not more than 10 kg.
• The strollers and car seats may usually be checked at the gate level instead of checking them at the check-in counter, allowing the use of the same till boarding time.
• Children between the ages of 2 and 11 who travel in their own seats get the same baggage allowance as adults depending on the fare paid by them.
• Diaper bags and other baby essentials are usually considered as part of the standard cabin allowance and not as an extra piece of luggage.

Car Seats and Child Restraint Systems on Board

The airline does not provide child restraint systems on board, therefore, if you wish to have your child seated independently rather than in your lap, you must provide one of your own which is an appropriate car seat or baby basket. Here are some conditions that should be taken into consideration:

• It should be an approved aviation product, and you must have the ability to install it independently since no cabin crew member can help you in this matter.
• If the system cannot be installed correctly, it will be checked in and the infant will have to travel in your lap for the whole duration of the flight.
• Seats where a child restraint system is installed should not be situated in exit rows or in the rows adjacent to exit rows. Window seats are recommended for such reservations.

Read Also: Air Dolomiti Pet Policy

Documentation Needed When Traveling With Infants

Infants do not pay for flights, but there is a list of documents that are necessary for travel:

• An infant needs a passport or another form of identification to travel abroad via flight, no matter how old he/she is.
• Some countries can have certain extra documents that are necessary to provide during your flight, like a relationship statement or a letter from parents giving consent to travel, especially if the child travels alone or with someone other than his/her parents.

Practical Advice for Traveling with Your Baby with Air Dolomiti

Here are some of the tips from expert if you are Traveling with Your Baby with Air Dolomiti

• Make the booking of your child at the time of reservation to avoid problems with calculating the price and availability.
• Bring familiar toys, blankets, or a pacifier as comfort items; Air Dolomiti will provide you with some additional equipment for a small passenger, including the “Flight Baptism” certificate for those traveling with their baby for the first time.
• Avoid ear pressure problems while taking off and landing your flight by providing your baby with a bottle of milk or a pacifier, since swallowing will help to decrease discomfort in this case.
• Come to the airport earlier if you travel with your baby.
• Check your baggage allowance to make sure that it is not limited by the type of your fare

Conclusion

While traveling with a baby requires extra preparations, the Air Dolomiti policy for infants has been crafted so that you have one less thing to worry about when booking your flight – you have to register your baby at the time of booking, choose whether you want your child to sit on your lap or purchase a seat, and make sure your documents and baggage allowance are ready in advance.

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