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 Do children need their own identification? Airline guidelines indicate that all children who travel now need their own passport. If however, you are a parent who still holds a valid Canadian passport that lists the name of your children, the passport will remain valid for you and your child until it expires. Yet there are two exceptions: (1) if your child plans to travel without you; or (2) when he or she reaches the age of 16 in which case your children will need to have their own personal documents. For international and trans-border travel, all passengers, regardless of age, must carry proper government-issued photo identification. The Government of Canada strongly recommends that all travellers leaving Canada carry a valid passport. For more information on travel requirements for your destination, be sure to visit our Passport, visa and health information page and the new identification requirements page. What documentation do I need when travelling with my child? Prior to any travel that includes a child, you should contact the embassy or consulate of all countries the chid will be visiting to inquire about entry requirements. The following documents may be required to suppor the entry of a child to another country:
If a person younger than 18 is travelling to the United States alone or with only one parent or another adult, certified documentation proving that the trip is permitted by both parents should be carried. If you are traveling outside of the U.S. and Canada, you must contact local authorities of the country you are planning to visit to find out what other documentation you may need. For an example of a certified consent letter, visit the website of the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs. What is the airfare for infants? When you search for a flight be sure to indicate the number of travellers in each age category. For infants, select the drop-down menu number based on whether or not your infant requires a seat. For domestic travel, children under the age of 2 years without a seat fly free of charge. Child fares may vary for children under the age of two years with a reserved seat, and may be the same price as the adult fare. On international flights, infants without a seat will commonly be charged 10% of the adult fare. International fares vary for children under 2 years old with a reserved seat. If you have purchased a reserved seat for your child, it's best to bring your carrier. If you have booked your infant as a "lap child", bring your child seat/carrier to the gate. Airline personnel will store the carrier with luggage if the flight is full. You will then pick it up at the gate upon arrival. Please check documentation requirements for all travellers. You may be asked by the airline to prove the age of the infant, so a copy of the child's birth certificate is essential. How can I find discount fares for children? Generally, domestic airfares are not discounted for children over two years old. You may find discounts for children under 12 on international fares. To search for children's fares and availability of flights, go to www.expedia.ca
How can I request wheelchair or other special assistance? During the purchase process, you will have the opportunity to select wheelchair assistance for the traveller. After you have entered the travellers' information, there is a drop-down list for "Special Assistance," where you can select the type of assistance required. If you have already made a reservation or purchased the ticket(s), you will need to contact the airline directly to request a wheelchair or other special assistance. If you are travelling on a charter flight, please contact us at 1-888-EXPEDIA (1-888-397-3342) as soon as you have made your reservations, and we will arrange to forward the required information to the charter carrier. What is the policy for travelling with pets? Most airlines allow small pets in the cabin of some of their aircraft. There are restrictions and only a limited amount of animals are allowed per flight. You will need to contact the airline directly to book your pet. Preferably, do not purchase a ticket for yourself first, in case the flight selected already has its "pet allotment" filled or does not accept pets. For international travel, there may be additional restrictions and requirements. Your airline can provide details. |
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