Traveling with children

For babies (0-24 months), regardless of the fare booked (with the exception of the Economy Light fare), the flight route and the Miles & More status, one free piece of baggage weighing 23 kg with a circumference of 158 cm applies. For children older than 24 months, the same amount of free baggage allowance applies as for adults, depending on the fare booked.

People traveling with children can take one of the following items in the cabin free of charge as additional carry-on baggage:

• A child seat
• A separate seat booster
• A baby cot
• A Pocket Buggy

This applies in addition to standard carry-on baggage. Please note the specifications in the “Children’s seats” section below on this page. Collapsible strollers can be dropped off when boarding. They will be returned to passengers after landing. It is not necessary to register these items.

Instead of an additional piece of carry-on baggage, you can check in one of the following items as additional baggage free of charge for each child:

• A collapsible stroller
• A child carrier
• A collapsible bicycle trailer
• A collapsible handcart

This applies in addition to standard carry-on baggage. It is not necessary to register these items.

For babies weighing up to 11 kg and a maximum size of 67 cm, Discover Airlines provides children’s beds on all long-haul flights free of charge. The accompanying passenger(s) must reserve a seat at the designated location. Please note that, depending on the booking class, a fee may be incurred for the seat with the children’s bed.

The number of children’s beds on board is limited and can be reserved up to 52 hours before departure. For more information, please contact our service center.

We provide water that is suitable for baby bottles, so you do not have to buy water after the security check. We also have baby food on board, but we recommend taking your baby’s favorite food or bottle with you, as the availability of baby food on our flights is limited. We would be happy to warm up bottles or food for your baby on board. You will also find changing tables in the washrooms on board, and, in an emergency, replacement diapers are available.

Parents and guardians can also book child supervision services for unaccompanied adolescents aged 12 to 17. This service ensures that young people are given adequate assistance in the event of flight disruptions such as delays or cancellations.

The UM service is not necessary if children aged five to 11 who are traveling with an accompanying person from their own family (e.g., siblings) who are at least 12 years old.

Important travel documents and assistance form

• Valid passport/child ID (always required)
• Visa for destination country (required depending on destination country)
• Certificate of travel insurance (required depending on destination country)
• Allergy ID card (recommended)
• Receipt for any supervision fee already paid
• Legal guardians’ consent to their child traveling alone (required depending on destination country)
• The completed assistance form (always required)
  

Save time: complete and print out the assistance form at home.

Please note that three copies of the form are required for each flight. For flight with multiple stages, three forms are required for each individual flight segment to the destination.

If child supervision services are not booked for adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17, they may be assigned a hotel room should an overnight stay be necessary. In such cases, some hotels require written consent from the parents or guardians.

We therefore recommend that you complete and sign the following form and give it to the adolescent before they travel:

For the use of the support service, a fee is charged per route and per child traveling alone:

You are welcome to take your own child seat on board as long as the child restraint system is accepted by Discover Airlines. The use of a child seat on board is free of charge. However, parents must purchase a CHILD ticket for babies (under the age of 2) in order to attach the child seat to a passenger seat.

The child restraint system must not impede other guests in the event of an emergency evacuation. This entails the following regulations regarding boarding and seat allocation; please note them when checking in and selecting your seat:

• We recommend that you select a window seat for your child using a child restraint system. As an accompanying adult, you should always occupy the seat next to them.
• Please avoid selecting seats in emergency exit rows.

The following requirements must be met:

• The child seat must be in perfect condition.
• The child restraint system must not impede anyone in the event of an evacuation.
• Parents must be familiar with the use of child restraint systems and able to attach the seat independently. The child seat is the property of the parents and is their responsibility.
• It must always be possible to fasten the child restraint system with the seat lap belt.

If these prerequisites are not met, there is no guarantee of transportation. The parents agree to check the child seat as baggage if it does not meet the requirements or cannot be properly attached to the aircraft seat.

Comfort devices that can be attached to the aircraft seat or are placed in the footwell are not permitted. These include inflatable cubes, seat extensions or similar.

Flying is no problem in a straightforward pregnancy. However, we still advise pregnant women to discuss the upcoming flight with their OB/GYN in advance. Due to the increased risk of thrombosis during pregnancy, we recommend wearing compression socks on the aircraft.

Under what conditions may pregnant women fly?

• Uncomplicated single baby pregnancy: It is possible to fly up to the end of the 36th week of pregnancy. From the 28th week of pregnancy, a certificate from the OB/GYN in charge should be submitted stating that it is safe to travel.
• Uncomplicated multiple pregnancy: It is possible to fly up to the 32nd week of pregnancy. From the 28th week of pregnancy, a certificate from the OB/GYN in charge should be submitted stating that it is safe to travel.
• Pregnancies with complications: If complications have already occurred during the pregnancy (severe bleeding, impending premature birth, pregnancy infections or preeclampsia, etc.), a medical certificate from the treating OB/GYN must be submitted before the journey starts.

What needs to be listed on the certificate?

• Confirmation that the pregnancy is uncomplicated
• The expected due date
• The OB/GYN should explicitly state that the pregnancy does not prevent the patient from flying

Pregnant women will be asked to download the certificate for their doctor for completion and to carry it with them during their flight:

Irrespective of the health requirements listed above, different regulations apply in some countries.

Discover Airlines accepts no liability in the event that pregnant women are not granted permission to fly or are refused entry due to the country-specific legal situation. It is therefore strongly recommended that you obtain information in advance from the relevant authorities about the country-specific laws regarding flight authorization for pregnant women.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Medical Operation Center by e-mail: [email protected].

We serve delicious children’s menus for our young passengers on long-haul flights. Children’s menus must be pre-ordered via the Discover Airlines Service Center.

Discover Airlines is offering a baggage pick-up service in partnership with Airportr. For departures from Frankfurt, Airportr will collect your baggage from any address of your choice in the Frankfurt, Mannheim and Heidelberg area, and check it in for your flight.

Under ENAC regulations, you are entitled to a complimentary advance seat reservation for flights to and from Italy if you meet the following conditions:

• you are traveling with a child between the ages of two and 12 and/or
• you are a passenger with a disability or are accompanying a passenger with a disability.

Discover Airlines will then provide complimentary adjacent seats at check-in.

If we are unable to place your child near an adult from your group on flights to and from Canada, you can rebook your flight or cancel your trip.