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Flying with children? Better plan ahead to get seats together
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Flying with children? Better plan ahead to get seats together

  • Angelica Perez, The Dallas Morning News
  • Sep 19, 2022
  • Sep 19, 2022 Updated Mar 21, 2023
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Earlier this summer, the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection issued a notice urging U.S. airlines to “do everything in their power” to keep children 13 and younger near their parents when flying.

The office will begin to review all airline policies and consumer complaints four months after the notice is issued.

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United Airlines suggests passengers book and select seat assignments early to have the best chance to have a child under 15 years of age seated with an accompanying adult. Additional charges may apply.

“If it’s important for your family to sit together, you may want to consider purchasing advance seat assignments, if available, or selecting a different fare option,” according to the website.

If seats are not selected in advance, the airline will try to find adjoining seats for those on the same reservation prior to departure. But the airline warned that families may be split up.

If passengers would like to sit with a child booked on a separate reservation, they can call the United Customer Contact Center at 1-800-864-8331.

“While we strive to seat your family together, seat selections are not guaranteed and may be changed, including in the event of an aircraft substitution,” according to the website.

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