Advice Needed Booking for 2 Year Old Krisflyer!
Oct 12, 2016, 4:24 pm
#1
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Advice Needed Booking for 2 Year Old Krisflyer!
Hey guys,
I'm new to the forum and can use a hand. I tried booking a flight for my son, wife, and me using Singapore Air awards points but was somewhat surprised to find that my son's ticket cost full adult price. It's a United Airlines partner flight btw...
I was under the impression that it was usually around 20% of the normal ticket cost to book a 2 year old... am I doing something wrong here?
Does anyone have any tips or tricks to make this a cheaper option?
Thanks in advance for all of your help!
I'm new to the forum and can use a hand. I tried booking a flight for my son, wife, and me using Singapore Air awards points but was somewhat surprised to find that my son's ticket cost full adult price. It's a United Airlines partner flight btw...
I was under the impression that it was usually around 20% of the normal ticket cost to book a 2 year old... am I doing something wrong here?
Does anyone have any tips or tricks to make this a cheaper option?
Thanks in advance for all of your help!
Oct 12, 2016, 4:29 pm
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Oct 12, 2016, 4:33 pm
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travvytrav Welcome to FT
Lap children (no seat) are often 10% of the full fare (not a discounted fare). 10% / 20% never works for awards. The child is occupying a seat.
Lap children (no seat) are often 10% of the full fare (not a discounted fare). 10% / 20% never works for awards. The child is occupying a seat.
Oct 12, 2016, 7:15 pm
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Firstly, a 2-year old is not considered an infant but a child. If you would book a revenue ticket the fare would be 70% of an adult ticket.
For redemptions there is no discount for children, so the same mileage would be required as for an adult.
For redemptions there is no discount for children, so the same mileage would be required as for an adult.
Oct 12, 2016, 7:37 pm
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2 year old is the threshold between a child and infant ticket.
Below 2 - Infant fare. No seat provided, only bassinet. 10% of full fare + taxes. No award redemption available.
Above 2 - Child ticket. 70% of full fare + taxes. Award redemption at the same rate as adults.
If your child crosses the 2 year old mark during the travels, the entire ticket is considered a child fare.
Below 2 - Infant fare. No seat provided, only bassinet. 10% of full fare + taxes. No award redemption available.
Above 2 - Child ticket. 70% of full fare + taxes. Award redemption at the same rate as adults.
If your child crosses the 2 year old mark during the travels, the entire ticket is considered a child fare.