How to charge children for air tickets: analysis and structured data of hot topics across the Internet
Recently, the issue of air ticket charges for children has become a hot topic among parents. With the arrival of the summer travel peak, many families have questions about child fare policies when booking air tickets. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the charging standards for children's air tickets and provide structured data reference.
1. Basic rules for children’s air ticket charges

According to the regulations of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, children’s air ticket charges are mainly divided into the following two categories:
| age range | fare standard | Other instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 14 days old - 2 years old | 10% of full adult ticket price | Does not occupy a seat and must be carried by an adult |
| 2 years old-12 years old | 50% of full adult ticket price | You can occupy a separate seat and enjoy child luggage allowance |
2. Recent hot topics of discussion
1.Comparison of children's tickets and discount tickets: Many parents find that when there is a large discount on adult tickets, child tickets may be more expensive. This is because children's tickets are calculated based on 50% of full-price tickets, while adult discount tickets may be less than 50% off.
| route | Full price for adults | Discounted price for adults | child fare | Price difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing-Shanghai | ¥1200 | ¥480(40% off) | ¥600 | +¥120 |
| Guangzhou-Chengdu | ¥1500 | ¥600(40% off) | ¥750 | +¥150 |
2.Differences in child tickets for international routes: Different airlines have greatly different child ticket policies for international routes, and some airlines provide additional discounts.
| airline | Child ticket policy for international routes | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Air China | 75% of adult fare | Some routes have promotions |
| China Eastern Airlines | 67% of adult fare | Additional discounts on European and American routes |
| China Southern Airlines | 80% of adult fare | Asia routes 75% |
3. Practical suggestions and precautions
1.Flexible choice of ticket purchasing methods: When the adult discount ticket is less than 50% off, you can consider purchasing adult tickets for children, but you need to pay attention to the difference in baggage allowance.
2.Apply for baby services in advance: Traveling with infants requires advance application, and some flights have restrictions on the number of infants.
| airline | Infant limit | Application time limit |
|---|---|---|
| Air China | 8 people per flight | 24 hours before departure |
| China Eastern Airlines | 10 people per flight | 48 hours before departure |
| HNA | 6 people per flight | 72 hours before departure |
3.Documents must be fully prepared: Children need to bring their household register or birth certificate when flying, and international flights also need a passport and visa.
4. Answers to recent hotly searched questions
1.How much are the charges for children traveling alone?: Airlines provide "unaccompanied minors" service, usually charging service fees ranging from 200-500 yuan.
| airline | service charge | Applicable age |
|---|---|---|
| Air China | ¥260/segment | 5-12 years old |
| China Southern Airlines | ¥200/segment | 5-12 years old |
| China Eastern Airlines | ¥380/segment | 5-12 years old |
2.Children's air ticket cancellation and change policy: Children's tickets usually have a more relaxed cancellation and change policy than adult tickets, and the specific regulations are subject to the airline's regulations.
3.Multi-child family discount: Some airlines have launched "family package" discounts, such as Hainan Airlines' "Parents and Children" plan.
5. Summary
Although the child ticket charging policy has certain standards, there are many variables in actual operation. It is recommended that parents carefully compare prices before purchasing tickets, pay attention to special airline offers, and choose the most economical ticket purchase plan based on their children's specific circumstances. With the summer travel season approaching, planning ahead and comparing different airline policies can save families a lot of money when traveling.
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