What is Malaysia Airlines' child policy?

If you are flying with children on Malaysian Airlines and wondering if you need to book another seat and to what age infants are not required to pay for the seat, and if you have a few more queries about the travel documents and age restrictions, this travel guide has all the relevant answers about the Infant child policy, charges, and travel documents. 

Malaysia Airlines Child Policy:

Here, you will find a few terms and conditions of Malaysia Airlines' Infant Child policy, which every traveler should know to avoid the inconvenience at the Airport. 

• Children under five should not travel alone and must be accompanied by their parents, guardians, or any adult over 18.
• According to the Malaysian Airline Child policy, Children between 5 and 12 can travel alone after registering as UMNR, with conditions.
• Malaysia Airlines lets children fly alone if they are between 12 and 15 years old, with the option of UMNR service by request.
• You must complete the UMNR (Unaccompanied Minor Handling Service) form to verify your identity during check-in at the Airport.
• Travelers should ensure that they bring four copies of the UMNR form if the child is traveling without a transit point and five copies of the form when the child is traveling with a transit point. 
• However, parents traveling with infants on Malaysia Airlines can enjoy several perks, among which one of the main is Priority boarding so that you can ensure that the kid is seated comfortably without disturbing other travelers.

How to add a child to your existing booking?

Adding an infant child to an existing reservation may vary for different airlines. With Malaysia Airlines, passengers can easily add their child by visiting the AirliAirline website or App. Otherwise, you can fill out the unaccompanied minor request form, accessible on the airline website. To understand the details, follow the given process.

• The customer should submit the form to Malaysia Airlines' official website.
• Tap on the Plan Your Trip section to see Infant and Children. Click on it. 
• When the page is displayed on the screen, you will find the Unaccompanied Minor Request form link on the page.
• Select it, fill in the relevant details in the field box, including age, and attach travel documents.
• Please proceed to the next page to make payment. Once the payment is confirmed, you will receive the booking details.

Otherwise, you can add the infant to the reservation by visiting the Manage Booking tab on the Malaysia Airlines homepage. You must enter the booking reference code and last name mentioned on the itinerary and choose your flight booking number. You should select the Add Infant option and follow further instructions to complete the process. 

What age is the free flight for kids?

Most Airlines, including Malaysia Airlines, offer free flights for children under 2, but some discount options are available for kids on the AirliAirline'scial webpage. Otherwise, you can save money if you prefer to make the booking in advance at least 6 - 7 weeks before the flight departure time.