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Traveling with children, baggage, and strollers

For younger travelers, baggage rules depend on their ticket type and whether they have an assigned seat.

Infants (up to 23 months)
If an infant travels on a guardian's lap, the guardian can bring an extra bag weighing up to 10 kg. However, if the infant has a Light fare ticket, the guardian is not allowed any additional baggage except a stroller and a small bag.
If the infant has their own seat, their companion is allowed to bring an additional carry-on bag (up to 8 kg) and one checked bag (up to 23 kg).
However, if the infant has a Light fare ticket, the companion is only allowed to bring an extra carry-on bag (up to 8 kg).

Children (2 to 11 years)
For children, the baggage rules are the same as for infants traveling with their own seat.

Pick based on your needs

When booking, simply enter your child's age and we'll help you find the best ticket option to make things easier for you and your little traveler.

For more details on what's included with each ticket, please refer to the table below.

Light fare and lap seat
  Baggage
No baggage

 Folding stroller
Yes, in the hold  Car seat or infant carrier
Yes, in the hold
Light fare and assigned seat Baggage
1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg Folding stroller
Yes, in the hold  Car seat or infant carrier
Yes, in cabin1
No Light fare and lap seat Baggage
1 piece of checked baggage up to 10kg Folding stroller
Yes, in the hold Car seat or infant carrier
Yes, in the hold
No Light rate and assigned seat Baggage
1 carry-on bag up to 8kg
1 checked bag up to 23kg  Folding stroller
Yes, in the hold  Car seat or infant carrier
Yes, in cabin1
Light fare and assigned seat Baggage
1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg
  Folding stroller
Yes, in the hold  Car seat and carrycot
Yes, in cabin1
No Light rate and assigned seat Baggage
1 carry-on bag up to 8kg
1 hold bag up to 23kg  Folding stroller
Yes, in the hold  Car seat and carrycot
Yes, in cabin1

1. The presence of a child seat, even if not used during all phases of the flight, must always be reported to our​ ​Customer Information Assistance Office.

Note

We support the IATA's recommendation that airlines encourage the use of an approved Child Restraint System (CRS) on board.

We know how important a stroller is when it comes to making your family's adventures easier.
Here's everything you need to know about your stroller for a stress-free getaway:

  • Strollers must be checked-in
  • We only allow foldable strollers to be transported and recommend using a protective bag
  • Each stroller must have a tag with your name, surname, address, and telephone number
  • Strollers can be transported free of charge for children up to 11 years of age for all destinations and travel classes
  • A bicycle trailer stroller can be carried as extra luggage
  • You can use a stroller backpack as a carry-on if its dimensions do not exceed 115 cm (55x35x25). If it's smaller than 45x20x36, you can use it as a personal item.

For flights operated by ITA Airways arriving at and transiting through Italian airports, you can:

  • Ask at check-in to have your stroller returned at the gate or at the aircraft. Please note: Accessories such as canopies or bags should be removed beforehand.
  • Reserve a seat for your little travelers, which includes the same weight, size, and amount of baggage as adults, plus a stroller (the same conditions apply to children between 2 and 11 years).

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On board our flights, children will have menus tailored to their needs, designed to ensure they receive complete, balanced, and healthy meals.

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