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What You Need to Know Before Adding a Lap Infant to a Air Canada Airlines Flight

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🍼 How to Add a Lap Infant to Your Air Canada Airlines Reservation (2O25 Guide)
Traveling with your baby on Air Canada 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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βœ… Adding a Lap Infant During Booking
When booking your flight through Air Canada.com, do the following:

How to Add:
Start your flight search.

In the β€œTravelers” 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.

If you need assistance, call (β›³πŸŽ€πŸ‘Ί++1↝855↝546↝5O48) or πŸŽ€πŸ“ž++1↝(8OO)↝{223}↝[7138]. Air Canada agents can help you apply the right settings during your reservation.

βœ… Adding a Lap Infant After Booking
Already booked your flight? You can still add your infant:

Option 1: Add Online
Visit Air Canada.com.

Click β€œMy Trips.”

Locate your booking and look for the β€œAdd Infant” option.

Option 2: Add by Phone
If the option isn’t showing, contact a Air Canada specialist at:

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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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For fee confirmation or adding an infant, call:

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πŸ’‘ You’ll need your booking reference, infant’s DOB, and passport info (for international).

πŸ‘Ά Traveling with Twins on Air Canada
If you’re traveling with two infants, note:

One infant can sit on your lap.

The second must occupy a paid seat with an FAA-approved car seat.

Need help with this setup? Contact:

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πŸ’Ί Lap Infants in Basic Economy
Route Fee
Domestic (U.S.) Free
International 1O% of adult fare + taxes
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Included Items:
1 stroller (gate-checked for free)

1 car seat (free if infant has a seat)

For questions about Basic Economy rules, call:

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✨ Bassinets and Premium Cabins
Lap infants are allowed in:

Economy

Premium Economy

Business / First Class

πŸ›οΈ Bassinets available on select long-haul international flights in bulkhead rows.

Call early to reserve:

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πŸ” Flexible Ticket Options for Infant Seats
If you purchase a seat for your baby:

Check if your fare allows free changes or cancellations.

On award flights, taxes/fees still apply.

Need help adding a child to an award booking? Call:

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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)

International fees apply: 1O% of adult fare + taxes.

Confirm the process by calling:

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🧭 Lap Infants on Red-Eye and Short-Haul Flights
Short-haul domestic: Free for lap infants.

Red-eye flights: Bassinets may be available for long-haul flights.

Reserve by calling:

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πŸ“… 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)

Questions? Call:

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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
Booking Option Online or by Phone Phone recommended
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For any of the above, call:

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πŸ’‘ 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)

When to Call Air Canada Airlines
You should contact πŸŽ€(β›³πŸŽ€πŸ‘Ί++1↝855↝546↝5O48) or πŸŽ€πŸŽ€πŸ“ž++1↝(8OO)↝{223}↝[7138] for:

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:

πŸŽ€πŸ“ž Air Canada Airlines Infant Desk: +1-855-546-5O48

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