Jet2.com makes major announcement for families flying with children under two

Leading leisure carrier Jet2.com has bolstered its family-friendly credentials by revealing that children under two will now fly for free. The move makes Jet2.com the only UK airline that does not charge for children under two travelling to spots across Europe, the Canaries and the Mediterranean.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "As a family-friendly airline and tour operator, we are always looking at how we can make the experience even better for families travelling with us. By putting our customers first and making these changes, meaning that all children under 2 now travel for free whether on a package holiday or a seat-only flight, we are making travel even more accessible for millions of families."

This fresh policy covers all new reservations made from Friday, August 22, with youngsters needing to be under two at the time of travel for it to be valid.

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Given that children under two already travelled free with Jet2holidays, this now ensures that all under-twos fly free with Jet2 – whether on a package break with Jet2holidays or on a seat-only journey with Jet2.com., reports Bristol Live.

Additionally, Jet2.com has brought in a new family-friendly amendment to its child and infant equipment allowance, ensuring that no extra baggage fees will be levied for child or infant kit being checked into the hold.

This policy takes effect straight away. In addition to an extra 10kg baggage allowance for children under two, customers can bring up to two items per child under two free of charge to be checked into the hold.

These can include a collapsible pushchair, pram or buggy, car seat or booster seat, baby carrier, or travel cot and the 10kg weight limitation no longer applies to these items.