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Families
Are you traveling as a family? We do all we can to make sure passengers young and old enjoy their trip.
 Traveling with a baby
 Traveling with a child aged 2 to 11
Traveling with a baby
Reduced fares for babies
Domestic flights are free for children under 2 years if they travel on your lap. On international flights, they are eligible for a 90% fare reduction.
Remember to specify that you are traveling with a baby when making your reservation.
Baby accompaniment
Babies must always be accompanied during the trip by an autonomous passenger over 18 years of age. The accompanying person may be under 18 years of age if (s)he is the father, mother or legal guardian.
Each passenger can accompany only one baby. A second personal attendant is required when traveling with a second baby.
Priority boarding
Families traveling with children have priority boarding.
Practical advice
  • Before departure, remember to ensure that your children have all the documents required by law enforcement, customs and immigration authorities in the destination country.
  • We advise against traveling in the 7 days following the birth of your baby.
  • Avoid traveling if your baby has a cold.
  • If your baby is undergoing treatment or is prone to travel sickness, remember to bring health records and medication.
  • Bring everything required to change your baby (diapers, cotton, etc.).
  • Choose comfortable, warm clothing (sweaters and socks).
  • Give your baby a pacifier, bottle, lollipop or cookie at take-off and landing to prevent sore ears.
  • Bring regular food and bottles in sufficient quantities for the trip. Make sure your baby drinks sufficiently during the flight.
Strollers, cushions and more
Parents traveling with a baby on their lap can take advantage of a special 10-kg baggage allowance. A folding stroller, cushion or car seat is also permitted, regardless of the destination.
Folding strollers (maximum dimensions when folded: 15 x 30 x 100 cm) are accepted in the cabin, though in limited numbers, on long-haul flights (excluding the Caribbean and Indian Ocean),
Meals and services
On all flights over 2.5 hours, your baby receives a special meal of baby food and cookies. Skycots are at your disposal in the l´Espace Affaires cabin on medium-haul flights and in l´Espace Affaires, Alizé and Tempo cabins on long-haul flights.
Remember to make meal and service requests when reserving or purchasing your ticket at least 24 hours prior to departure.
Baby changing tables are also available on long-haul flights.
Family assistants
Air France employees called "family assistants" are available to care for families with children and unaccompanied children on long-haul flights in the Antilles, Indian Ocean, Africa and Middle East network. They check that skycots are correctly installed, heat bottles and distribute games to ensure a pleasant flight for both you and your children.
Fun gifts
Your baby will receive Planète Bleue gifts on all flights to brighten the trip. On medium-haul flights, children receive a Planète Bleue plush toy to keep them company during the flight. "Étoile rose", "Crabe bleu" et "Zoreilles"... stuffed animals in fun shapes and sizes and bright colors for a relaxing trip!
If your child´s plush toy is lost during the flight or you would like to collect a family of all 3 toys, you can order them in the e-shopping section.
 
Traveling with a child aged 2 to 11
Reduced fares
Children accompanied by an adult receive fare reductions of up to:
  • 50% on domestic flights,
  • 33% on international flights.
Meals
On all flights over 2.5 hours, a meal adapted to their tastes and needs is provided: pre-cut meat and fish for an easy-to-eat meal!
Children aged 9 years and older can choose to be served "like grown-ups" or stick with the Planète Bleue menu. Remember to order the children´s meal when reserving or purchasing your tickets, at least 24 hours prior to departure.
Planète Bleue gifts
On board, children receive Planète Bleue gifts including crayons, coloring books and a range of games for a pleasant and entertaining trip.
On long-haul flights, children can also access music channels, cartoons, video games and children´s movies. Everything they need for a fun and relaxing flight!
Children´s items are also for sale on board: soft toys, inflatable planes, dolls, etc.
Preparing for the flight
Children enjoy having a bag of personal items on board. Before departure, consider gathering together familiar objects that your child can bring on the flight: favorite books, plush toys, blankets, etc.
Remember to give your child a candy or stick of gum before take-off and landing to prevent sore ears.