Child age for Virgin Atlantic flights

Virgin Atlantic's infant and child discounts: Unlike many U.S. carriers that may serve the same or similar routes for your flights, Virgin Atlantic offers a 25% discount for infants riding in their own seats and also for children from 2 to 11 years.

1. What age is a child on Virgin Atlantic?
2. What age does a child need a plane ticket?
3. How old do you have to be to fly with Virgin?
4. Does a 3 year old pay full airfare?
5. Do you get free drinks on Virgin Atlantic?
6. Does a 2 year old get a seat on the plane?
7. Can my 3 year old sit my lap airplane?
8. Does my 2 year old have to wear a mask on a plane?
9. Do kids need birth certificates to fly?
10. Can a 5 year old fly alone?
11. Can you fly alone at 13?
12. Can I fly alone at 17?

What age is a child on Virgin Atlantic?

Child fares are for children aged 2-11 years and vary depending on the route and the type of fare, but they generally offer discounts of between 25% and 50%.

What age does a child need a plane ticket?

YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET FOR YOUR CHILD IF YOU:

Have a child that is 2 years old or older. Have a child that turns 2 during the trip. Prefer the child sit in a seat with an FAA-approved child safety seat. Already have a child that will be sitting in your lap, regardless of age.

How old do you have to be to fly with Virgin?

Minimum age for flying alone: Virgin Atlantic allows children between the ages of 5-12 years to travel alone if they fill out the Unaccompanied minors form and have it signed by their parents or legal guardians. Children under 5 years old cannot fly alone, they must be accompanied by someone 16 years or older.

Does a 3 year old pay full airfare?

Those younger than two may sit on an adult's lap at no extra charge on domestic U.S. flights. Still, be sure to let the airline know you will have a child on your lap, as it will affect your seating arrangements, and you may need to present proof of the child's age.

Do you get free drinks on Virgin Atlantic?

ECONOMY CLASS

Virgin Atlantic meals are included in the price of your ticket. ... Economy class passengers can expect two meal services on most Virgin Atlantic long haul services. You'll start with a welcome cocktail or beers, wines and spirits, as well as soft drinks.

Does a 2 year old get a seat on the plane?

Does a 2-year-old need a plane ticket? ... However, once children reach the age of 2, they will need to sit in their own seat and need a ticket. Some airlines require you to purchase a full adult fare for children aged 2 and older, while others offer child fares that are drastically discounted.

Can my 3 year old sit my lap airplane?

Many don't know the seriousness of flying with a lap baby. ... Although they allow for children under 2 to sit on a parents lap, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) recommends for all young children to sit in a FAA approved car seat at all times during a flight.

Does my 2 year old have to wear a mask on a plane?

Generally speaking, only travelers under the age of 2 are exempt from the mask requirement, though it does vary a bit from one airline to the next. In fact, airlines are banning passengers who do not comply with the rules.

Do kids need birth certificates to fly?

A: Kids 18 and younger do not need an IDs to fly domestically. Passengers in that age range simply need a boarding pass. Children age two and under fly free on most airlines. ... You may have to provide a birth certificate or passport, however, to confirm your child's age to an airline.

Can a 5 year old fly alone?

A child must be at least 5 to fly solo. Kids ages 5 – 7 can take a direct flight to a single destination but not connecting flights. Those 8 and up may change aircraft on some airlines, and will typically be escorted by airline personnel to their connecting flight.

Can you fly alone at 13?

How old does a child have to be to fly alone? Most airlines allow children to travel alone using an unaccompanied minor service from 5 years. Depending on the airline, minors may travel without assistance from 12, 14, 16, or 18 years.

Can I fly alone at 17?

Children younger than 5 can't travel as unaccompanied minors, even if they're flying with an older unaccompanied child. Young adults ages 15-17 can travel alone on any United- or United Express^®-operated flight, or they can choose to opt in to our unaccompanied minor service.