Delta family seating

1. Will Delta sit families together?
2. Do families sit together on Delta Basic Economy?
3. Do airlines have to let kids sit with parents?
4. How do you sit together on Delta?
5. How should a family of 4 sit on a plane?
6. Are parents now protected from having to pay extra to sit with their kids on flights?
7. Can I sit with my family on basic economy?
8. Can I sit with my child in basic economy?
9. Do airlines try to sit families together?
10. Can airlines make kids sit alone?
11. Can my 5 year old sit on my lap on the plane?
12. Can my 6 year old sit on my lap on a plane?
13. How do I get the best seats on Delta?
14. Does Delta make you sit in your assigned seat?
15. Do airlines try to sit families together?
16. Can a family share Delta SkyMiles?
17. How does Delta decide your boarding group?
18. Can a husband and wife share a Delta SkyMiles account?
19. Can I sit with my family on basic economy?
20. How do you sit next to family on a plane?
21. Where is best to sit on a plane with children?
22. Does Delta let families board first?
23. Can my husband and I combine our air miles?
24. Can my husband use my frequent flyer number?

Will Delta sit families together?

Family Seating Policy

Delta strives to seat family members together upon request. If you are unable to obtain seat assignments together for your family using delta.com or the Fly Delta mobile app, please contact Reservations to review available seating options.

Do families sit together on Delta Basic Economy?

Your Delta Basic Economy seat assignment does NOT guarantee you'll be seated together. This is especially important for families traveling with young children. While there's a chance you could sit together, it's also just as likely that you won't be sitting together.

Do airlines have to let kids sit with parents?

To make sitting together easier when flying within the United States, the Department has issued a Notice encouraging U.S. airlines to do everything that they can to ensure the ability of a young child (age 13 or younger) to be seated next to an accompanying adult (over age 13) without charging fees for adjacent seating ...

How do you sit together on Delta?

Delta Air Lines

If you want your family to sit together, you'll want to steer clear of Delta's basic economy fares because they do not include advance seat selection. If you purchase first class, Comfort+ or main cabin tickets, you'll be given the option to select your seats during the booking process.

How should a family of 4 sit on a plane?

2 x 4 x 2 configuration...which seats to choose? When travelling as a family of 4 I choose two rows of 2, opposed to the middle aisle of 4 seats. Having a window is so handy to rest up against and also means no sibling fighting! If the configuration is 3 x 3 I will put 2 of us 2 rows (one aisle and one window)...

Are parents now protected from having to pay extra to sit with their kids on flights?

Parents will no longer be charged extra money for sitting next to their kids on airplanes. The Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) issued a notice to airlines to seat young children who are 13 or younger next to a parent at no extra charge.

Can I sit with my family on basic economy?

Customers traveling together, including families, will not be able to sit together. Advance seat assignments may be available for purchase during booking and up until check-in opens. Carry-on bags: On trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights, your carry-on bag allowance is the same as for standard Economy tickets.

Can I sit with my child in basic economy?

“Our Basic Economy fares are designed for travelers who don't mind where they sit. These seats are assigned after check-in or at the gate which means passengers traveling together, including families, may not be seated together, as highlighted throughout the shopping experience.

Do airlines try to sit families together?

While airlines want to make it seem like families have to select seats in order to sit together, it's rarely this black and white. Most gate agents will work with families — even those without seat assignments — to get everyone seated together, when possible.

Can airlines make kids sit alone?

There is no such rule. Most airlines will try to seat a small child with 1 parent,but there are no guarantees.

Can my 5 year old sit on my lap on the plane?

However, while children under the age of 2 can sit on your lap — and saving the cost of that extra ticket undoubtedly sounds really good — the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that parents buy seats for children of all ages.

Can my 6 year old sit on my lap on a plane?

Although children who have not reached their second birthday are permitted to travel as lap children, the FAA strongly discourages this practice and recommends that you secure your child in an approved CRS in their own seat for the entire flight.

How do I get the best seats on Delta?

You can purchase Preferred Seats prior to departure on flights within the U.S. and Canada, from the U.S. to international destinations and on most exit-international flights to the U.S. Preferred Seats are unavailable for purchase 3 hours prior to departure or once the check-in window for the flight has closed.

Does Delta make you sit in your assigned seat?

Your seat will not be assigned until after you check in to your flight. If your seat number does not appear on your boarding pass, your seat will be assigned at the gate before you board.

Do airlines try to sit families together?

While airlines want to make it seem like families have to select seats in order to sit together, it's rarely this black and white. Most gate agents will work with families — even those without seat assignments — to get everyone seated together, when possible.

Can a family share Delta SkyMiles?

You can transfer miles to up to 4 SkyMiles Members at a time. Just enter a recipient's name, SkyMiles number and email. Some terms and conditions, including transaction fees, apply.

How does Delta decide your boarding group?

Your boarding group is determined by your elite status, the type of ticket you purchased, and whether you have a Delta credit card. Delta also offers an option to pay for priority boarding on a per-flight basis.

Can a husband and wife share a Delta SkyMiles account?

Only one person may be enrolled per SkyMiles account.

Can I sit with my family on basic economy?

Customers traveling together, including families, will not be able to sit together. Advance seat assignments may be available for purchase during booking and up until check-in opens. Carry-on bags: On trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights, your carry-on bag allowance is the same as for standard Economy tickets.

How do you sit next to family on a plane?

You can call the airlines' reservation line and let them know you're all part of one family group—most of the time the agent can link the reservations or make a note that will identify you as a family within the seating system. Arriving at the airport early can help ensure families sit together.

Where is best to sit on a plane with children?

"Window seats if possible are always a good idea, as they provide a nice distraction and can also offer soothing views for when trying to get toddlers to sleep. "It is always worth sitting near to toilets too, as children tend to have a habit of going more frequently when flying so saves having to make any mad dashes!"

Does Delta let families board first?

US Airline Family Boarding Policies

Delta Air Lines: Families with strollers (to gate check) and car seats (to install on the plane) can board before the first class and elite members.

Can my husband and I combine our air miles?

You can even merge Accounts with anyone living within the same household to easily collect Miles together, and at no additional cost!

Can my husband use my frequent flyer number?

You can certainly purchase tickets for others using your frequent flyer number. But you can't have someone else earn points for you by using your frequent flyer number on their bookings.