Lap infant vs child seat on Malaysia Airlines: fares explained for families
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In this guide
Family fares confuse people because the rules depend on age on the day of each flight. Here is the order to check things in.
- Your child's age on the day of every flight, outbound and return
- One infant per adult as a general rule
- Whether your child needs their own seat on any leg
- Baggage and pushchair rules for infants
- Passport details for each child
1Work out each child's age on each flight
A lap infant must normally be under two for the whole journey, outbound and return. If your child turns two before the return, you book a child seat for that leg.
2Add them to the booking correctly
Add infants and children when you book so the right fare, bassinet request and meal are recorded. See the infant and bassinet rules.
3Check baggage and equipment
Infant baggage and pushchair rules vary by fare. Check your booking. See the baby packing list.
4Complete the arrival card for every child
Each traveller needs their own details. See the arrival card guide.
Fares, rules and schedules change. Check your booking and the airline before you travel.
This guide is part of our complete Malaysia travel guide for UK visitors. See all family & baby travel guides.
Frequently asked questions
Does a baby need their own seat on Malaysia Airlines?
A baby under two for the whole journey can normally travel on an adult's lap. Children aged two and over need their own seat.
What if my baby turns two during the trip?
They need their own seat for any flight after their second birthday, so book a child seat for that leg.
Do infants get a baggage allowance?
Infant baggage rules vary by fare. Check your booking.
