ANA infant and child policy: lap infants, bassinets and kids flying alone
Your guide to ANA's infant and child policies. Find rules on lap infants, baggage allowance, car seat certifications, bassinets, and kids flying alone.
ANA’s policies for family travel include a few helpful details. If your child turns two during your trip, their age on the first flight applies for the whole journey, which simplifies ticketing. Lap infants also get one free checked bag in addition to the adult’s allowance. ANA is quite specific about the safety certifications required for using a car seat on board.
| Topic | What ANA says |
|---|---|
| Who counts as a lap infant | Infants from 8 days old to under 2 years old can travel on an adult's lap without their own seat.Source |
| Lap infant limits | Due to a limited number of oxygen masks, passengers with infants may not be seated in the same row as another passenger with an infant.Source |
| Turning 2 during the trip | If a child has a birthday during the trip, their age on the departure date of the first flight segment applies for the entire journey.Source |
| Youngest age to fly | Infants less than 8 days old are not permitted to travel on ANA flights.Source |
| Bassinet | Bassinets are available with a weight limit of up to 10kg. The bassinet size is 72 cm in length, 27 cm in width, and 17 cm in height.Source |
| Car seat on board | To use a car seat on board, it must have a certification label from Japan (MLIT), Europe (ECE R44/UN R44), the US (FMVSS1), or be a "CARES" system.Source |
| Infant baggage | An infant not occupying a seat is allowed one piece of checked baggage free of charge, in addition to the accompanying adult's allowance, for all classes.Source |
| Family seating | A child using a child seat must be seated next to their accompanying companion.Source |
| Youngest age to fly alone | Children under 5 years old cannot travel alone and must be with a companion who is at least 12 years old.Source |
| Service optional for | For children aged 12 to 16 traveling alone, an assistance service called ANA Airport Support is available upon request. For flights to/from Mexico City, this applies to ages 14 to 17.Source |
| Flights allowed | Unaccompanied minors are not accepted on itineraries that include connecting flights with an overnight stay at the connection point.Source |
Lap infants and infant fares
On ANA, children from 8 days old to under 2 years old can travel as a lap infant on an adult’s lap. Because of a limited number of oxygen masks, you may not be seated in the same row as another passenger with an infant. If a child has a birthday during the trip, their age on the departure date of the first flight segment applies for the entire journey.
“8 days old to under 2 years old (no seat) … Travel in adult's lap”
Official wording, ana.co.jp, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Additionally, passengers traveling with an infant may not be seated in the same row as another passenger traveling with an infant due to limited oxygen mask availability.”
Official wording, ana.co.jp, checked Oct 21, 2026
“If a passenger reaches his/her birthday during travel, the age on the departure date of the first sector of the ticket shall apply for the duration of travel.”
Official wording, ana.co.jp, checked Oct 21, 2026
Newborns and proof of age
ANA does not permit infants less than 8 days old to travel on their flights. The airline’s page that we checked does not specify what proof of age, if any, is required for an infant. It can be a good idea to carry a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport just in case you are asked for it.
“Less than 8 days old … Not permitted to travel”
Official wording, ana.co.jp, checked Oct 21, 2026
Bassinets
ANA offers onboard bassinets for infants with a weight limit of up to 10kg. The bassinet dimensions are 72 cm in length, 27 cm in width, and 17 cm in height.
Full details, with the airline’s own wording: ANA bassinet: what the airline says.
“Weight: up to 10kg Bassinet size : Length 72 cm x Width 27 cm x Height 17 cm”
Official wording, ana.co.jp, checked Oct 21, 2026
Strollers and car seats
The car seat must have a certification label from Japan (MLIT), Europe (ECE R44/UN R44), or the US (FMVSS1). The “CARES” system is also an approved child restraint. The ANA page we checked did not provide information about checking or gate checking strollers, so we recommend you confirm their policy directly.
“If you wish to carry your child's car seat and use it onboard, it must be certified in Japan (MLIT), Europe (ECE R44/UN R44), US (FMVSS1) or via the "CARES" system.”
Official wording, ana.co.jp, checked Oct 21, 2026
“If you wish to carry your child's car seat and use it onboard, it must be certified in Japan (MLIT), Europe (ECE R44/UN R44), US (FMVSS1) or via the "CARES" system.”
Official wording, ana.co.jp, checked Oct 21, 2026
Baby baggage
If you are traveling with an infant who does not have their own seat, you can check one piece of baggage for them free of charge. This is in addition to the free baggage allowance for the accompanying adult. This policy applies to all travel classes. The airline’s page does not mention a weight or size limit for this bag, so it is best to ask when you book.
“If you travel with an infant who does not occupy their own seat, the following baggage can be checked in free of charge in addition to the free baggage allowance of the accompanying adult. Number of pieces: 1 (all classes*1)”
Official wording, ana.co.jp, checked Oct 21, 2026
Sitting together
When you use a child seat on board, the child must be seated next to their accompanying companion. The ANA page we checked does not mention a broader family seating policy for children who are not using a child seat. To ensure your family is seated together, we suggest selecting your seats as early as possible and speaking with the airline about your needs.
“Also, if your child will be using a child seat, they must be seated next to their companion.”
Official wording, ana.co.jp, checked Oct 21, 2026
Kids flying alone
Children under 5 years old cannot travel alone and must fly with a companion who is at least 12. For children aged 12 to 16 traveling alone, an assistance service called ANA Airport Support is available upon request; for flights to or from Mexico City, this applies to ages 14 to 17. ANA does not accept unaccompanied minors on trips that include a connecting flight with an overnight stay. The person picking up the child must show an identification card and sign a release form.
“Under 5 years old … ANA Junior Pilot is not available. The child should travel with an accompanying passenger who is 12 years old or over.”
Official wording, ana.co.jp, checked Oct 21, 2026
“ANA Airport Support assistance is available on request for unaccompanied minors aged 12 to 16 years old (or aged 14 to 17 years old for flights arriving to/departing from Mexico City).”
Official wording, ana.co.jp, checked Oct 21, 2026
“We cannot accept connecting flights with an overnight stay at the point of connection.”
Official wording, ana.co.jp, checked Oct 21, 2026
“We will ask the person who is picking up the child to present his/her identification card and sign the release form.”
Official wording, ana.co.jp, checked Oct 21, 2026
“over 12 to under 17 years old … If the child is traveling without an accompanying adult, ANA Airport Support is available upon request.”
Official wording, ana.co.jp, checked Oct 21, 2026
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