Travelling with infants and children

Airlines have special rules and facilities for infants and children.

Infants

A baby under two years is an infant according to the website of Emirates Airline. According to the website of Etihad Airways, an infant can fly if he:

is more than seven days
was born without complications
was not born premature.

If the infant was born premature or with complications, parents must submit the MEDIF form and medical report.

As per Emirates Airline, infants less than seven days old will be allowed on board in the case of travel for emergency medical reasons (in incubators) or if the mother is travelling on compassionate grounds.

Airlines provide special services if you are travelling with an infant. Read about them on the websites of:

Children

As per the websites of airlines based in the UAE, following flying rules apply for children:

Children below the age of 5 years cannot travel alone
Children between the ages of 5 and 12 can travel alone using the 'unaccompanied minor' service from the airlines*
Unaccompanied minors are required to pay adult fares.

*Exception to this rule:

Air Arabia does not allow children between the ages of 5 and 12 to travel alone. Another passenger who is at least 16 years old must accompany them.

Fly Dubai does not allow children under 12 years of age to travel alone unless the child is accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 16 years old.

Useful links:

from Etihad Airways