🍼 How to Add a Lap Infant to Your United Airlines Reservation (2O25 Guide)
Traveling with your baby on United Airlines? Whether you’re booking a new flight or updating an existing one, this guide walks you through how to add a lap infant (under 2 years old) easily. Includes domestic and international rules, award travel, and twin accommodations.
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✅ Adding a Lap Infant During Booking
When booking your flight through United.com, do the following:
How to Add:
Start your flight search.
In the “Travelers” section, add:
Infant on lap (under 2) – If your baby will sit on your lap.
Infant (under 2) – If you want to buy a separate seat.
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✅ Adding a Lap Infant After Booking
Already booked your flight? You can still add your infant:
Option 1: Add Online
Visit United.com.
Click “My Trips.”
Locate your booking and look for the “Add Infant” option.
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🌍 International Travel with a Lap Infant
Key Details:
Requirement Info
Infant fare Typically 1O% of adult fare + taxes
Passport Required, even for infants
Visa Based on destination
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💡 You’ll need your booking reference, infant’s DOB, and passport info (for international).
👶 Traveling with Twins on United
If you’re traveling with two infants, note:
One infant can sit on your lap.
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💺 Lap Infants in Basic Economy
Route Fee
Domestic (U.S.) Free
International 1O% of adult fare + taxes
Included Items:
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1 car seat (free if infant has a seat)
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✨ Bassinets and Premium Cabins
Lap infants are allowed in:
Economy
Premium Economy
Business / First Class
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🔁 Flexible Ticket Options for Infant Seats
If you purchase a seat for your baby:
Check if your fare allows free changes or cancellations.
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🎫 MileagePlus Award Tickets with Infants
Adding a lap infant to a MileagePlus or partner airline ticket? Be ready to provide:
MileagePlus number
Booking reference
Infant’s details (DOB, passport)
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🧭 Lap Infants on Red-Eye and Short-Haul Flights
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📅 Age Rules for Lap Infants
To qualify as a lap infant:
Must be under 2 years old for the entire journey.
If child turns 2 during trip, a seat must be purchased for the return flight.
Bring documentation:
Birth certificate (domestic)
Passport (international)
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🧾 Quick Summary Table
Category Domestic International
Lap Infant Fare Free 1O% of adult fare + taxes
Documentation Needed Birth Certificate Passport & Visa (if required)
Seat Required? Only if age 2+ Optional
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💡 Pro Travel Tips for Flying with a Baby
Add your infant early (at least 24 hours pre-departure).
Arrive early at the airport for priority seating and assistance.
Bring:
Extra clothes
Bottles
Diapers
FAA-approved car seat (if you booked a seat)
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Adding a lap infant to a domestic or international flight
Reserving a bassinet
Updating MileagePlus infant travel
Twin infant travel planning
Checking Basic Economy infant policies
Booking red-eye or long-haul flights with infants
Modifying existing reservations
If you need step-by-step help or real-time support, don’t hesitate to contact:
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