Flying with Baby in India? Essential Ticket Rules for Parents

• Infants under 24 months are classified as 'lap infants' and do not get a separate seat, traveling at a reduced fare.
• Air India offers discounted infant fares (10% of economy base fare, 25% of business/first class) while low-cost carriers like IndiGo charge a fixed fee (e.g., ₹1,750 domestic).
• Infants must always be accompanied by an adult, and airlines limit the number of infants per flight.
• Valid age proof (birth certificate, Aadhaar, passport) is required; failure to provide it may result in full child/adult fare.
• Children aged 2 and above require a mandatory separate seat and are booked as child passengers, with fares similar to adult tickets.