Kids

It's important to us that your children enjoy the flight as much as you do, which is why we've made sure that there's plenty to entertain them on every XL Airways flight. Our in-flight magazine 'Altitude' includes a 'Parent Free Zone' where they'll find jokes, a Did you know? section and interesting stories. And XL Kids will be on air throughout the flight, so your kids can tune in for songs and games from all-time favourites such as Winnie the Pooh and Homer Simpson. For older children, Teen Scene features recent hits from today's top stars.

Unaccompanied minors

Unaccompanied minors under the age of 16 will not be accepted for travel with XL Airways.

Minors accompanied by someone other than their Parent(s) or Legal Guardian

XL Airways does not accept anyone under the age of 16 for travel unless they are accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

If you are travelling with a minor and are not the legal guardian or parent you and/or the minor may be stopped and/or detained by Immigration.

XL Airways will not accept any liability for any action taken by Immigration and will not provide a refund for any unused flight seats or cover the costs of any additional expenses incurred under these circumstances.

We recommend that parents/guardians provide a signed letter of consent fully naming the person authorised to travel with their child, detailing the reason for travel and providing a contact number and address for the parent/guardian. A copy of the photograph page of the parent/guardians passport should also be carried and should clearly depict all details on the page including full name and passport number.

Please note: This is a recommendation only and does not guarantee entry or exit to or from any destination or arrival airport.

Babies and infants

• Babies and infants must be over two weeks of age.
• Sky cots are available on our long haul services, these are only available for infants under 6 months and are charged at £10.00 return
• Car seats are acceptable for infants between the ages of 6-36 months providing that a seat is purchased for the infant. Car seats must be forward facing, have a five-point harness and conform to the British safety standards.
• An adult must accompany each infant less than 6 months. Additional infants aged between 6 months and 2 years, must either be accompanied by an adult or in a car seat.
• Nappy changing facilities are available on most of our aircraft.
• Meals are not provided for the infants but the cabin crew are happy to warm baby food if required.
• Although Infants do not receive an allowance we are happy to carry one of the following free of charge: - Pushchair, Pram, Buggy, Travel Cot or Car Seat, we will also carry a small amount of nappies for carriage in the aircraft cabin
• If an infant becomes 2 years old whilst on holiday then it will be necessary to purchase a child's ticket for the round trip.

Expectant mothers

From the 28th week of pregnancy a medical certificate must be obtained and taken to the check-in desk, stating the stage of pregnancy for your flights and confirming fitness to fly.

Expectant mothers will not be accepted for carriage from the first day of week 34 of pregnancy.

Please note: passengers who are pregnant are not allowed to book Extra leg room seats for safety reasons.

Medical conditions

Any passenger who has a serious illness, recently undergone surgery, or has suffered a recent accident must have a fit to fly certificate from their doctor. Please take this to the check-in desk on the day of travel. If you require Oxygen for your flight please contact the Pre-flight team on 0870 1677 747 two weeks before your travel date for full details of our charges and procedures.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted on any XL Airways flights.