Families travelling with TUI, Ryanair or easyJet should be aware of specific baggage and boarding pass rules, particularly for infants and young children. While most basic fares include some hand luggage allowance, infants under two years old who sit on an adult's lap do not receive their own baggage allowance unless a separate seat is booked.
Ryanair allows a small baby changing bag at no extra cost. Infants must be at least eight days old to travel, and each adult can accompany only one infant. Baby equipment such as pushchairs and car seats can be checked in free of charge, and two items of carry-on baby equipment are permitted. Ryanair advises parents to seek medical approval for very young infants.
TUI requires infants to be at least 14 days old. Pushchairs must be collapsible; if brought on board, they count as hand luggage and must not exceed 55cm x 40cm x 20cm and 10kg. Liquid baby food and milk are allowed, and powder formula is unrestricted. All children, including newborns, need their own passport, valid for five years initially.
easyJet also bans travel for babies under 14 days old. Children over two years old or who turn two during the trip must have their own seat. Unaccompanied minors aged 15 and below are not permitted to travel alone. All airlines advise checking specific policies before flying to avoid issues at the airport.
