How To Book Lap Infant International Ticket?
Jun 2, 2014, 12:52 pm
#16
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It is easy to do when you call. The lap infant will be charged 10% of the adult fare. If you wait until the last minute, you may be paying 10% of a much more expensive ticket than if you do it now.
Even though they will be on your lap, the infant will need their own ticket. They will mail you a physical paper ticket and you must bring this with you to the airport when you check in (same for the return) so do not lose it.
I would do it sooner rather than later.
Even though they will be on your lap, the infant will need their own ticket. They will mail you a physical paper ticket and you must bring this with you to the airport when you check in (same for the return) so do not lose it.
I would do it sooner rather than later.
Jun 2, 2014, 1:45 pm
#17
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Calling DL will not necessarily help. I tried this once and actually thought I had the ticket booked and they promised to send the paper ticket by mail to me in HKG. Only it turns out that for some reason they weren't allowed to do so, and they simply cancelled the transaction and never charged my card. I only found out I didn't have an infant ticket because I called a few weeks later to inquire why I hadn't received it yet. From then on I just made time to go to the airport and buy at the counter after booking the regular tickets. Annoying but it works every time.
Jun 3, 2014, 9:05 am
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It is easy to do when you call. The lap infant will be charged 10% of the adult fare. If you wait until the last minute, you may be paying 10% of a much more expensive ticket than if you do it now.
Even though they will be on your lap, the infant will need their own ticket. They will mail you a physical paper ticket and you must bring this with you to the airport when you check in (same for the return) so do not lose it.
I would do it sooner rather than later.
Even though they will be on your lap, the infant will need their own ticket. They will mail you a physical paper ticket and you must bring this with you to the airport when you check in (same for the return) so do not lose it.
I would do it sooner rather than later.
Jun 11, 2014, 2:15 pm
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It is easy to do when you call. The lap infant will be charged 10% of the adult fare. If you wait until the last minute, you may be paying 10% of a much more expensive ticket than if you do it now.
Even though they will be on your lap, the infant will need their own ticket. They will mail you a physical paper ticket and you must bring this with you to the airport when you check in (same for the return) so do not lose it.
I would do it sooner rather than later.
Even though they will be on your lap, the infant will need their own ticket. They will mail you a physical paper ticket and you must bring this with you to the airport when you check in (same for the return) so do not lose it.
I would do it sooner rather than later.
Jun 11, 2014, 2:50 pm
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So I did buy a ticket but was told that only the "adult" part is finalized (I can see it in my list of trips). I was told that the infant ticket will be mailed in a few weeks. There is no charge for it on my credit card charges yet. I guess I have to have faith Delta won't forget about it.
Jun 12, 2014, 1:03 pm
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Jun 13, 2014, 10:51 am
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So I did buy a ticket but was told that only the "adult" part is finalized (I can see it in my list of trips). I was told that the infant ticket will be mailed in a few weeks. There is no charge for it on my credit card charges yet. I guess I have to have faith Delta won't forget about it.
Jun 13, 2014, 11:07 am
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I don't remember really. I think I remember being quoted a high amount (like $600) from the international desk, but was only charged like $400 something which was in line with 10% of the current fare. My guess is that it is based on 10% of the fare when they actually issue the ticket, not when the adult is booked.
Jun 13, 2014, 2:57 pm
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I'm in NY. Even so, there is some uncertainty with this ticket based on what Delta rep told me: "We'll issue the ticket soon, not sure when, but if you do not get it by August, give us a call..." Is it certain enough?
Jun 13, 2014, 3:05 pm
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They seem to be very hit or miss on this. If you're overseas it is guaranteed not to happen, but if you're in NYC I'd give it a few weeks and if not call again.