Flying with a baby doesn’t need to be stressful, even if it’s just you and your little one.

Our baby-friendly cabin crew will be on hand to help throughout your flight. We offer specially designed in-flight cots, we’ll warm milk for you, some of our toilets include changing facilities and we even carry spare baby items such as bottles (although it’s always best to bring your own).

Baby milk

You’re welcome to bring up to 100ml of baby formula or breast milk onboard. Unfortunately, current liquid restrictions mean that 100ml is the maximum permitted amount. The only exceptions to this are when travelling from Barbados, Dubai or Kenya, when amounts greater than 100ml are allowed. Liquids should be placed in sealed, tamper-evident bags, with the receipt clearly displayed if bought at the airport (in the case of baby formula).

Whenever you need milk warming up, just let the cabin crew know and they’ll be happy to do it. They’ll always do it properly too – by warming it in hot water then leaving it to cool.

In-flight cots

To make our flights comfortable for your baby (and peaceful for you), we offer in-flight cots free of charge. For your baby's safety, we don't allow them to be placed on the cabin floor. The cabin crew will install the cot for you after take-off and advise you if your baby will need to be removed from the cot and secured on your lap should there be any turbulence. 

The cots have very slightly different dimensions depending on your aircraft. To check your baby will fit comfortably in the cot that’s on your flight, see the dimensions below.

Please note there are no in-flight cots in the Upper Class cabin on B747-400 aircraft operating to or from Gatwick or Manchester.

Dimensions of baby cots:

• Premium Economy and Economy classes on the A340-300 and B747-400 aircraft:
  Maximum weight of baby: 9kg (19.8lb)
  Maximum height of baby: 740mm (29”)
  Dimensions: 35cm wide x 21cm deep x 74cm long (13.8” wide x 8.3” deep x 29” long)

• Premium Economy and Economy classes on the A340-600 aircraft:
  Maximum weight of baby: 11kg (24.25lb)
  Maximum height of baby: 760mm (30”)
  Dimensions 28.6cm wide x 72.7cm long (11.25” wide x 28.6” long)

• Upper Class on the A340-300, A340-600 and B747-400 aircraft:
  Maximum weight of baby: 11kg (24.25lb)
  Maximum height of baby: 750mm (29.5”)
  Bassinet Dimensions: 35cm wide x 24cm deep x 76cm long (13.8” wide x 9.4” deep x 29.9” long)

Pushchairs and car seats

When travelling with children or infants, you’re welcome to bring one fully collapsible pushchair or car seat, in addition to your free checked baggage allowance. Note that these will fly in the aircraft’s hold, rather than the cabin. 

More information on use of child seats onboard.