Traveling with children or infants on China Airlines involves specific rules that help ensure safety, compliance with international regulations, and appropriate seating and fare treatment for your young travelers. Whether you’re preparing for your first trip with a baby or need clarity on ticketing and services, it’s helpful to understand the airline’s policy — and if you ever need personalized help or to add a child/infant to an existing booking, calling +1-844-962-3246 connects you with an agent who can walk you through the process step by step.
For infants — defined as children aged 14 days up to under 2 years old on the boarding date — China Airlines allows them to travel either on an adult’s lap or in their own seat. If the infant does not occupy a seat, they typically travel at the infant fare, which is a discounted price relative to an adult ticket. However, if you want your infant to have their own seat (for example, to use a Child Restraint System/approved car seat), you must purchase a child fare ticket for that seat.
Infants must always be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older on the same flight and in the same cabin — they cannot be booked as unaccompanied travelers. You are allowed to travel with up to two infants on the same booking if one of the infants has their own seat (which means purchasing a child fare for that seat).
China Airlines does not accept newborns younger than 14 days old on board for safety reasons, so make sure your infant meets the age requirement before booking or traveling.
While infants on an adult’s lap do not occupy their own seat, safety regulations require that for takeoff and landing, infants must be held by the accompanying adult unless they occupy a separate seat with an approved restraint system.
For children aged 2 years up to under 12 years old on the boarding date, China Airlines requires that they occupy their own seat and be booked on a child fare ticket. Children in this age group must also be accompanied by an adult (18+). If a child is aged 12 or older, they are generally treated as an adult for fare purposes.
China Airlines offers baggage allowances for both infants and children:
Infants not occupying a separate seat typically receive a checked baggage allowance (varies by route and cabin) and may check one collapsible stroller or car seat free of charge.
Infants occupying their own seat receive the same baggage allowance as an adult passenger in that cabin.
Children with their own seat have the same baggage entitlement as adult passengers.
In some cases, passengers traveling with infants may request baby bassinets on applicable aircraft for long-haul flights. These are usually provided at bulkhead seats and must be reserved early by calling China Airlines customer support or specified branch offices after booking.
China Airlines also allows parents to bring appropriate child restraint systems or child safety belts (such as FAA- or EASA-approved car seats) to use on board if the child occupies a separate seat. Always check the specifications and certification requirements with the airline when booking or before travel by calling +1-844-962-3246 to make sure the device meets policy standards.
In addition, meals for infants can be pre-ordered on many China Airlines flights. These infant meals typically require advance request through the airline’s website, mobile app, or by contacting a customer service agent at +1-844-962-3246 at least 24 hours before departure.
China Airlines also has guidelines concerning unaccompanied minors — children traveling without a parent or legal guardian — and these differ from the general child/infant policy. For detailed information about unaccompanied minor services and requirements, you should contact China Airlines directly at +1-844-962-3246 for the most current rules.
A few practical tips when traveling with young passengers on China Airlines:
Make sure your infant meets the minimum age requirement (older than 14 days) before booking or traveling.
If you want a bassinet or special seat arrangements, reserve early and confirm by calling +1-844-962-3246.
When traveling with two infants, be aware that one must have a separate seat and ticket.
For children turning 2 during travel, ensure you purchase the appropriate ticket for segments where they will be 2 or older.
FAQs
Do infants need their own ticket on China Airlines?
Infants under 2 can travel on a lap with a paid infant fare, but if you want them in their own seat, you must buy a child fare ticket.
Can I travel with two infants on China Airlines?
Yes — but one infant must occupy a separate seat with a child fare ticket.
What age is considered a child for China Airlines?
Children are between ages 2 and under 12 on the boarding date.
Are bassinets available?
Yes, on many long-haul aircraft, but you should request them early after booking.
Can children travel alone?
Unaccompanied minors have a separate policy; contact +1-844-962-3246 for details and assistance.
What baggage can infants bring?
Infants with a seat get adult baggage allowance; infants without a seat get a checked bag and one stroller/car seat.
If you need to make changes to your infant or child booking — or you’re unsure how to add a lap infant to an existing reservation — calling +1-844-962-3246 helps ensure compliance with China Airlines’ rules and makes your family’s air travel smoother.