Flying
with children
and infants
We do everything we can to make flying with children as comfortable as we can. Some of our airport lounges have dedicated family rooms, and when it’s time to board, we’ll invite families on to the plane first to give you a bit of extra time to get settled. You can check your pushchair in, or we'll collect your pushchair from you just before you board.
Don't forget to reserve your seats together in your favourite spot on the plane.
Infants and children
Check the baggage allowance and onboard rules for children and babies.
Normal fare rules apply.
| Age | Fare | Seat | Bassinet | Food on board | Baggage |
| 7 days – 23 months | Infant | No | Available on a first come, first served basis for infants weighing up to 11kg | Request a baby’s meal up to 24 hours before your flight | Checked baggage to/from USA and Canada: 23kg Checked baggage to/from all other destinations: 10kg Cabin baggage: One piece, 5kg |
| 2 – 11 years | Child | Yes | No | Request a child’s meal up to 24 hours before your flight | Normal baggage rules apply |
| 12 years + | Adult | Yes | No | Adult meal | Normal baggage rules apply |
No time to be bored with E-BOX
Little flyers will be entertained for hours with kids' movies, TV and cartoons on E-BOX. There's also music and games if they'd prefer something interactive.
Etihad explorers
Tiny adventurers should get ready to explore with our children’s activity packs, Etihad Explorers. The collectable character bags include colouring books, games and puzzles.
Children’s meals
Our healthy and fun children's meals keep little tummies happy on board. Please order your child's meal at least 24 hours before your flight.
Flying Nanny
On long-haul flights, our Flying Nanny will help keep your children entertained with games, face-painting and even competitions.
Bassinets
The safety of your child is our number one priority. For infants weighing up to 11kg, our bassinets are specially designed carry-cots to help your baby sleep flat during the flight. Our cabin crew will confirm that your infant fits comfortably and safely in the bassinet before affixing it at your seat position. For safety reasons, you may only use bassinets during the flight when the seatbelt sign is switched off and when the cabin crew permit you to do so.
You may request a baby bassinet when you book your flight or through Manage my booking. All bassinets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. When your infant is on your lap they should be secured with an infant seatbelt. Children aged two years or older should travel on their own seat and must be secured with their own seatbelt whenever the signs are on.
Car seats and pushchairs
Children aged up to three years old travelling on a child’s ticket may use certain approved car-seats, in conjunction with our aircraft seats.
You are also permitted to carry one pushchair or carrycot or car seat for free, in addition to your child's checked baggage allowance.
Children’s travel accessories
To help children sit or sleep comfortably on our flights, most travel accessories are permitted on board, including JetKidsTM BedBoxTM, Plane Pal and Fly Tot, subject to certain conditions. The accessory must be securely stowed during take-off and landing.
Accessories that attach to any part of the seat are not permitted.
Etihad Guest Family
An Etihad Guest Family membership lets everyone earn miles individually and spend them together as a family.
Children flying alone
If your child is between 5 to 11 years old, they can travel on their own if you pre-book our Unaccompanied Minor service.
Flying during pregnancy
Find out everything you need to know if you’re planning to fly during your pregnancy.
