Traveling with minors and infants

There may be additional requirements if you are travelling with minors (0-17 years old). Read this article to learn more!

Overview

We group guests who are under 18 years old based on their age range:

Age of guest

Policy

🧑 Minor 12−17 years old	Minors aged 12+ are considered as Adult guests.
🧒 Child 2−11 years old	Minors aged 2 to 11 are considered Child guests.
👶 Infant Below 2 years old	Minors below 2 years old are considered Infant guests.

If you already booked a flight but weren't able to add the infant to your booking, visit this article:

If the minor needs to travel alone, you may need to pay for the Unaccompanied Minor (UM) Service:

👶 Babies under two (2) years old are considered Infants.

They can either travel on your lap or have their own seat (additional fees may apply)
For their safety, infants below eight (8) days old will not be accepted for carriage.
Infants can only travel if accompanied by an adult aged eighteen (18) years and above.

If you already booked a flight but weren't able to add the infant to your booking, visit this article:

General Guidelines:

🎒 You are allowed to bring 1 extra hand-carry bag for your infant.
- This is on top of your regular 7kg hand-carry allowance.
🚼 If you need to bring a stroller/bassinet/car seat, you may bring this with you, free of charge.
- Our cabin crew will stow your item for you once you enter the aircraft.
- This only applies if you are travelling with an Infant who will use it.
- Pre-booking of a baby bassinet is not required.
🍼 You may hand-carry breastmilk / formula that exceeds 100ml.
- However, please ensure that it's properly sealed in an appropriate container.

If the minor is travelling with their parent/legal guardian:
- There are no additional requirements for parents.
- Guardians may be asked to present proof of guardianship
  (i.e. affidavit/certificate)

If the minor is travelling alone, or without an adult companion:
- You may need to pay for the Unaccompanied Minor (UM) Service

If the minor is travelling with their parent/legal guardian:
- There are no additional requirements for parents.
- Guardians may be asked to present proof of guardianship
  (i.e. affidavit/certificate)

If the minor is travelling alone, or with an adult who is NOT their parent/legal guardian:
- If minor is a Filipino Citizen:
  - Companion must apply for a DSWD Travel Clearance.
- If minor is a Foreign National:
  - Companion must apply for a Waiver of Exclusion Ground from the Philippine Bureau of Immigration.

If the minor is travelling to and from Davao City, and is alone or without their parent/legal guardian:

- They must secure a permit to travel from the local City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).
- Learn more about this requirement here: Unaccompanied Minor (UM Service)

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