[Travelandtourism] Fw: Is There Such a Thing as a Child Fare?

[ShilohsTravel]

Hi list:

Since clients call here and ask me this question allot, I thought I would 
post the answer here.

Reese

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Child Fare?
 > Is There Such a Thing as a Child Fare?

With airfare prices reaching new heights, it only makes sense that parents 
are wondering if they can save a little extra cash when flying with 
children. One reader asks, "Is there such a thing as a child fare when 
purchasing flights? I am under the assumption that a kid pays the same as an 
adult unless they are an infant and can sit on a parent's lap. Am I 
correct?"

This reader is largely correct. Most domestic airlines no longer offer 
discounted fares for children. One exception is Southwest, which offers 
child fares but does not sell them online; call 1-800-435-9792 to reserve a 
child fare. Typically, Southwest's child fares are more expensive than its 
online specials, but may come with fewer restrictions. Certain international 
flights may offer a discount, but it's usually a percentage off of an adult 
fare and it's only available for kids under 12.