Carriage of Infants and Children

Carriage of infants and children refers to the specific aviation regulations detailing how infants and children must be seated and restrained during flight. Two children may occupy one seat if their combined weight does not exceed 77 kg. An infant, defined as a child under 2 years of age, must be held by an adult or secured in an approved child restraint.

Key Points

• •Two children (neither of whom may be an infant under 2 years) may share one seat if their combined weight does not exceed 77 kg.
• •An infant (under 2 years) must be held by an adult or secured in an approved child restraint.
• •Children are defined as aged 2 to under 12 years under the Part 91 MOS.
• •The 77 kg combined weight limit is a commonly tested exam condition.

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