Frequent questions about travelling with children
Infants pay 10 % of the applicable fare. Other percentages may be used for special offers where applicable.
For most fares, there is a discount of 25 % of the applicable flight price for children. Other discounts may be used for special offers where applicable.
Yes, you can bring a child car seat or a separate restraint system for more safety. If you would like to use your own restraint system, please find out in advance about approved sizes and weight at KIDS FLY SAFE FROM CARES.
If you would like to use your own child safety belts on board, please notify us in advance by email at specialcases@austrian.com.
You can find additional information and tips for preparing the flight as a family on our pageTravel preparation for families.
Yes, for flights lasting over 3 hours and 45 minutes you can book these as a special menu free of charge. You can specify your menu wishes directly when booking your flight online or at the travel agency. Subsequently, you can make the booking online at My Bookings.
Yes, on all Austrian flights there is a limited number of meals for babies and infants under two years. Baby food is a standard feature of Austrian flights, but it is recommended that you take your baby’s favourite food or bottle. We would be happy to warm them up on the board and there is ample water for the baby bottle.
We recommend a "baby basket" for long-haul flights. This is a kind of cot that we provide on long-haul flights.
The cot itself is free of charge, however, this service is only possible when booked together with an extra legroom seat, which issubject to a fee.
You can fly with healthy infants from a few days after birth. However, it must be noted that there is an increased tendency to thrombosis in postpartum mothers. Please contact your treating doctor.
Yes, this is possible in principle. The earlier the better. The best option is to make the reservation directly when booking the flight. You can also choose your seats later at My bookings or at check-in.
If your child has a cold, the air pressure can be balanced out by administering nasal drops. Ideally you should administer the drops half an hour before departure and half an hour before landing.
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