Kids in the Air

Baggage allowance

Bassinet, car seat & stroller

Infant & Child fares

Children meals

Travelling alone

Pregnancy

Baggage allowance

Children under 2 years old

You may bring:

One piece of hand baggage OR one piece of checked baggage with baby care items up to 10 kg (55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm - including wheels and handles).

One foldable buggy or one child carrier.

One Maxi-Cosi or car seat to be placed in overhead bin during the flight (under condition that there is enough space in the bin). If you have purchased a seat for your infant, the car seat can be placed on the seat and used during the flight, under the condition that the manufacturer approves the use on board of an aircraft (check the conditions here below).

You can book an extra seat by emailing us at [email protected].

Children between 2 & 12 years old

You may bring:

Children between 2 and 12 years of age are entitled to the same baggage allowance as adults, according to the travel class.

A foldable buggy or child carrier can be brought free of charge. It will be placed in the hold of the aircraft, and you may keep it with you until boarding of your flight starts.

Bassinets, car seats & strollers

Children younger than 2 years of age can travel sitting on your lap.

Baby bassinets are available on board our aircraft: these are suitable for babies under 10 kg in weight and under 70cm in height.

On A330-900neo fleet: a maximum of 4 bassinets in total are available on board our Premium and Economy Class. No bassinets are available in Business Class. You may consult the A330neo seat map here.

On A330-200ceo fleet: a maximum of 4 bassinets in total are available on board our Business and Economy Class. You may consult the A330ceo seat map here.

You may book a bassinet by email ONLY at [email protected].

This service is free of charge.

You may bring:

One Maxi-Cosi or car seat that must be placed in the overhead bin during the flight (under condition that there is enough space in the bin).

If you have purchased a seat for your infant, the car seat can be placed on the seat and used during the flight, under the condition that the manufacturer approves the use on board of an aircraft. Your car seat must respond to the requirements listed on this page here below.

You can book an extra seat by emailing us at [email protected].

Car seats approved for use in aircraft only by: any EASA authority, the FAA or Transport Canada (on the basis of a national technical standard) and clearly marked accordingly.

Car seats approved for use in motor vehicles according to the UN standard ECE R 44, -03 or later series of amendments.

Car seats approved for use in motor vehicles and aircraft according to Canadian CMVSS 213/213.1.

Car seats approved for use in motor vehicles and aircraft according to US FMVSS No 213 and are manufactured to these standards on or after February 26, 1985. US approved CRDs manufactured after this date must bear the following labels in red lettering:

“THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS”.
“THIS RESTRAINT IS CERTIFIED FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT”.

Car seats qualified for use in aircraft according to the German “Qualification Procedure for Child Restraint Systems for Use in Aircraft (TÜV Doc.: TÜV/958-01/2001)

You can bring a foldable stroller up to the gate and we will place it in the hold of the aircraft. This service is free of charge.

Note: In case of full flights, buggies on board can be refused due to not enough overhead compartment space available.

Make sure to present your stroller at the check in counter, our staff will take care of it.

Infant & Child fares

Children under 2 years old

For children under 2, the ticket cost is 10% of the regular adult fare. Please note that only one infant per adult is accepted.

If your infant turns 2 years old before the return flight, the child fare applies for the entire trip.

Children between 2 & 12 years old

Children between 2 and 12 years old, travel at our special child rate (75% of the regular adult fare, excluding promotional fares).

If your child turns 12 before the return flight, the regular child fare applies for the entire trip.

Children meals

Children under 2 years old

No specific meals are served on board. Please feel free to breastfeed and/or bring any milk or suitable baby food on board.

A sufficient amount of baby food is allowed in the hand luggage. This will be checked separately at the security checkpoint.

Children over 2 years old

We are glad to offer you a child meal free of charge. You may book this meal via “My Booking” or send us your request at the latest 48 hours before your flight departure at [email protected].

Travelling alone

Unaccompanied minors

Sometimes, it's necessary for your child to travel unaccompanied. Air Belgium has a dedicated Kids in the Air service to ensure that your child feels safe, secure, and happy throughout his/her journey.

Children between 5 & 12 years old

We provide a service to care for children between 5 and 12 years of age - that guarantees the safety of your child and ensures they feel well cared for and able to enjoy their flight.

Children are considered to be travelling alone if they are not accompanied by a person over the age of 16.

Please book our Kids in the Air service in advance, at least 72 hours before the flight. An additional charge for this service applies: 95€ per person and per flight. Please note that the regular adult fare applies when booking flights for an unaccompanied minor.

This service is available not only when a child is travelling alone, but also when he or she is travelling in a different travel class from the accompanying person. In this case, your child will remain under the supervision of our crew throughout the flight.

If your child has a disability or has reduced mobility, we regret to inform that they are not permitted to travel alone.

Young people between 12 & 16 years old

As from their 12^th birthday, a child may travel alone if their parent or legal guardian agrees. Although it is not mandatory to use an Unaccompanied Minor service, we kindly recommend it and are still very happy to care for these young explorers.

Travelling can be challenging and stressful, so our team can escort them between the check-in desk and the gate as well as from deboarding the plane to the arrival in the airport hall until handover to the parents, family, or legal guardian.

We will make sure your child feels safe, confident, and happy throughout his/her journey. The same rates and regulations as Unaccompanied Minor service apply: 95€ per person and per flight. Please note that the regular adult fare applies when booking flights for an unaccompanied minor.

Itinerary and boarding pass

Valid Passport with recent picture of your child

It is important that you check the entry requirements for the destination of your child before you’re his/her departure. Make sure that the child is carrying all necessary travel documents such as visas, vaccination papers, entry documents and more

We kindly invite you to look at our COVID-19 page. For some destinations, separate form and health requirements are necessary to enter the country

Travel authorization from both parents legalized by official services of your residence area

Full contact information for the person dropping the child off at departure

Full contact information for the person authorized to collect the child upon arrival

To save time, you can complete this form ahead of your child’s travel date, and then bring it to the airport.

Online payment can be done directly by connecting to your reservation via “My Booking” or by sending an email at [email protected].

Please book our Kids in the Air service in advance, at least 72 hours before the flight. An additional charge for this service applies: 95€ per person and per flight. Please note that the regular adult fare applies when booking flights for an unaccompanied minor.

Check-in

When your child is travelling alone, please arrive at the airport no later than 2 hours before his/her flight departure time. This will give plenty of time for paperwork to be completed and for the assistance to be arranged.

Please proceed to the check-in desk with your child and their baggage. The baggage will receive a special label and will be delivered first at the luggage belt upon arrival.

For security and safety reasons, online check-in is not permitted for children who are travelling alone.

Special assistance desk

Once your child is checked in, please bring them to the Special Assistance desk. No worries, the check-in agent will indicate you the location of this desk. As the parent or guardian, you will be asked to complete all necessary paperwork, including giving Air Belgium permission to transport the child to their destination.

Your child's documents and passport will be placed in a special UM Pouch that needs to be worn around the child’s neck at all times and must remain clearly visible throughout the entire journey.

Gate

Once the paperwork has been completed, your child may proceed to the departure gate. You can choose to stay with your child up until the moment of boarding, which makes travel more pleasant for them. Otherwise, a member of the assistance crew can escort your child to the gate.

In both cases, we kindly ask you to remain at the airport until the aircraft has departed - in case of any delays or incident.

Upon arrival

Once the aircraft has landed, your child will remain on board until all passengers have disembarked. The assistance service representative will meet your child and guide them throughout the arrival process.

The assistance service representative will then meet the person who is collecting your child at destination. We kindly ask them to ensure they arrive on time at the airport.

Pregnancy

Under 28 weeks

You can book and fly as usual up to your 28^th week of pregnancy, as long as you do not have any complications or medical concerns.

After the 28^th week of pregnancy and up to the 36^th week, you must present a medical certificate issued within 72 hours before the time of your travel stating that you are fit to fly.

Over 36 weeks

Unfortunately, beyond 36 weeks of pregnancy, we are not able to accept your booking, even with a fit to fly certificate.

New mothers are not recommended to travel within 7 days of giving birth. In exceptional circumstances, you may be accepted for travel, but only if accompanied by a medically qualified person and if you have a medical certificate stating that you are fit to fly.

Air Belgium wishes to make you as comfortable and safe as possible, so please read our tips for traveling when pregnant: