Do I need to reserve a seat or bassinet for my infant?

Children up to two years old (24 months), are not required to have their own seat, but you must inform Qantas Airways that you will be traveling with an infant on your lap. If you require a bassinet onboard, you must notify Qantas at the time of reservation. Bassinets may be requested for infants up to 18 months of age, but the recommended age limit for bassinet use on international flights is eight months. The weight limit is 25lbs/11kg. The bassinet size is 28in x 12in/71cm x 31cm and the depth is 10.5in/26cm. Infants who are too large for bassinets but do not have a full-fare ticket must site on a passenger's lap. Bassinets are subject to availability.

Only one lap child is allowed per adult. If one adult is traveling with more than one infant under two years of age, a regular seat must be purchased for each additional infant. You can also choose to purchase a seat for your infant as long as you have the proper child restraint device.

Will I pay for my infant to travel domestically?

A child under two years old (24 months) can travel for free as long as the infant will be on the lap of another passenger for the flight.

Will I pay for my infant to travel internationally?

Yes, a child under two years old (24 months) is charged 10% of an adult fare plus taxes to travel on another passenger's lap or in a Qantas bassinet.

What if my child turns two on the trip; will I have to buy a ticket for the return flight?

Yes, a ticket will have to be purchased for any flight on which the infant will be over 2 years old.

What are the baggage allowances for an infant?

If you reserve a seat for your infant at the full fare, he is entitled to the standard baggage allowance.

Infants without a full-fare ticket have the following baggage allowances:

• Australian domestic flights: No allowance
• Travel to and from US territories, Tahiti, South America, and Canada via the Pacific: 1 piece with total dimensions not exceeding 45in/115cm
• New Zealand domestic and all other international routes: 1 piece not exceeding 22lb/10kg

Adults accompanying infants are entitled to check-in one collapsible stroller or a carry basket or bassinet (to be stowed in the aircraft hold) and infant food and diapers for use in flight. This is in addition to the normal free baggage allowance for adults.

What types of child restraint devices are allowed?

Country:	Certification:	Details:
United States	US FMVSS #213 or Federal Aviation Authorities (FAA)	Manufactured after 26 February 1985; red sticker bearing text "This restraint is certified for use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft" and “This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.” Manufactured before 1985; it must state “This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.”
Canada	Transport Canada
European Union	Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA)
Germany	TÜV: TÜV/958-01/2001
U.N.	United Nations ECE R 44-03 (or later versions)

If your device does not have the labels noted above, you will not be allowed to use it during take-off, landing, and surface movements. This includes booster seats and other types of harnesses.

What infant amenities are available on the aircraft I'll be flying (i.e. bassinets)?

Infant amenities vary by aircraft. When you're on the airplane page, look for the Infant Amenity Icon. If it is present, clicking on it will tell you what infant services are available on that airplane. If you do not see it, infant amenities are not offered on that aircraft. You can always contact Qantas Airways for more information.

Can I sit in the exit row with my infant?

Lap children and infant seats are not allowed in exit rows. In fact, no one under the age of 15 is allowed in the exit rows.