Here are some valuable information for those who have to travel with children with Volotea.
The rules set out below are to be considered valid for flights with this company. For other carriers, please refer to the specific sections.
TICKETS FOR CHILDREN WITH VOLOTEA
The company defines newborns, all children under the age of 2. Infants always travel in the arms of an adult, and pay the special rate. The cost is €25 per infant, per route, for bookings via the web or call center, and 30€ at the airport.
On board, the aircraft do not have cradles.
From the 2 years completed, the children will have to buy a normal adult fare ticket, and occupy their own seat. In this case, conditions and deductibles for children with Volotea, will be the same as adults.
ONLINE CHECK-IN
You can check in online even if you are traveling with your children with Volotea.
We recommend, always, to check in online, being free. In fact, at the airport, you will be subject to payment of a supplement of €10.
The procedure is simple and intuitive. For all the info, see the official section, from this link.
Times and procedure are the same as for adults.
Families traveling with children with Volotea, have priority over boarding, along with people with reduced mobility.
UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
Volotea does not provide any assistance service for unaccompanied minors. All children under the age of 14 can not travel alone; must be accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years, which appears in the same reservation of the child.
The minimum age for traveling alone is 14 years, if the flight originates in Italy or Croatia; otherwise, the minimum age is 12 years.
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LUGGAGE FOR CHILDREN WITH VOLOTEA
Infants traveling with Volotea are not entitled to carry-on baggage. They will have to share it with the adult that accompanies them.
Children over 2 years old, are entitled to carry one piece of hand baggage, the maximum size of 55x40x20cm, for a total of 10 kg. In addition, they can carry a handbag that is not larger than 30x20x20cm.
EQUIPMENT
To all children with Volotea, under the age of 2, the company allows FREE transport of 2 equipment items.
You can opt for a stroller, a folding wheelchair, a car seat or a sedan chair.
It is mandatory to show up at the check-in desk to label your item. You can bring your baby up to the entrance gate. The operators will take care of it in the hold. At the destination, you can then collect the item on the luggage belt.
OBJECTS BAGGAGE HAND LIST
Inside the carry-on baggage, do not forget to bring the following items for your children:
* Documents (card or passport, boarding pass, health card, visas, insurance policy).
* First Aid Kit (Thermometer, patches, essential drugs).
* Hygiene (diapers, wet wipes, handkerchiefs, cocoa butter, towel, cream).
* Foods, possibly at the ideal temperature, stored in a thermos. Do not forget the snack for your little ones.
* Toys, tablets, videogames, spare clothes.
The best way to counteract the effects of pressure changes is to use pacifiers or baby bottles during the flight.
TRANSPORTABLE AND SECURITY ITEMS
Baby food is allowed in the carry-on baggage provided for baggage checks. There are no quantity limitations. 100 ml of boiled water can be brought on board, to be mixed with powdered milk. On board the plane, staff can heat bottles and food. Do not forget to take a look at our special section on Documents for Minors. The best way to travel with children with Volotea, in complete tranquility.
FIRST FLIGHT
If it should be the first flight of your puppies, you can download online on the official website, the diploma of the first flight. A nice and fun way to remember the first bolus of your children with Volotea.