At Hawaiian Airlines, your child’s safety is our priority. We understand that traveling with children can be stressful, so we’ve prepared these travel guidelines and safety restrictions below to help make your experience with us and the little ones the best it can be.
We want to do our best to make your trip with us enjoyable for both you and your child. For guests traveling with children under the age of 2, we have two options.
Which travel option best fits your family's needs? Contact Hawaiian Airlines Reservations department to make your child’s reservation.
Traveling with a child under the age of 2.
Traveling with a child over the age of 2.
If you prefer to travel with your child as a lap child, please be sure to hold them on your lap for the duration of the flight. The following restrictions apply:
You may bring a child restraint car seat onboard as a carry on item based on seat availability. If there is an empty seat and the car seat is appropriately labeled (see, Travel Using a Safety Seat section below), we welcome you to use it.** If the flight is full, the car seat will be checked at the gate using a claim-at-gate tag. For your convenience, we will return the car seat to you at your arrival gate.
If you're traveling with two children (under the age of 2), the following restrictions apply:
Contact Hawaiian Airlines Reservations to make your reservation.
*For Neighbor Island and North America flights, the accompanying adult must be 15 years or older. For International flights, the adult must be 18 years or older.
Based on your child's age, the following documents are required:
| Age of Traveler | Traveling as a Lap Child | Required Documentation | Travel Restrictions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Neighbor Island and |
Less than 7 days old* | Permitted | Letter of approval from physician
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Must be accompanied in the same compartment by an adult at least 15 years or older |
| Under the age of 2 years old | Permitted | Proof of age (recommended for North America flights)
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Must be accompanied in the same compartment by an adult at least 15 years or older |
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| 2+ years old | Not Permitted | Hawaiian Airlines reserves the right to request proof of age for children over the age of 2 (e.g. birth certificate or passport) |
Seat must be purchased for children 2 years or older | |
| International Flights | Less than 7 days old* | Permitted |
Letter of approval from physician
Passport (PPG Only): Children 5 years and under may enter with a valid original birth certificate (a passport photo may also be required, see section below for traveling to PPG) only if the accompanying parent or guardian is a U.S. National or Citizen traveling with valid travel documents. |
Must be accompanied in the same compartment by an adult at least 18 years or older (For American Samoa, PPG, adult must be at least 16 years of age) |
| Under the age of 2 years old | Permitted |
Passport (PPG Only): Children 5 years and under may enter with a valid original birth certificate (a passport photo may also be required, see section below for traveling to PPG) only if the accompanying parent or guardian is a U.S. National or Citizen traveling with valid travel documents. |
Must be accompanied in the same compartment by an adult at least 18 years or older (For American Samoa, PPG, adult must be at least 16 years of age) |
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| 2+ years old | Not Permitted |
Hawaiian Airlines reserves the right to request proof of age See section below for traveling to PPG |
Seat must be purchased for children 2 years or older |
*The final decision to transport a child less than seven days old will be determined by Hawaiian Airlines.
A roundtrip ticket or onward ticket is required to American Samoa (PPG). Exceptions include proof of employment and assignment in American Samoa, or proof of residency (American Samoa driver’s license or Certificate of Identity).
| Guests 6 years and older | Guests 5 years and under |
|---|---|
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To/From PPG:
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To PPG:
From PPG:
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All foreign nationals including children must have a passport in order to travel.
The following lap child (under the age of 2) fares apply for Neighbor Island, North America and International routes:
| Lap Child | |
|---|---|
| Neighbor Island and North America Flights | Free |
| International Flights | 10% of the accompanying adult fare (plus taxes and fees) |
NOTE: Taxes do not apply for infants without a seat who are traveling within Neighbor Island and North America.
Interested in purchasing a seat for your child (under the age of 2)? Visit Traveling with a Child (under the age of 2) - Purchased Seat for more information.
Please call our Reservations to make your lap child’s reservation.
We want to make your experience with us as easy as possible. So, before you pack, please keep in mind that the baggage allowance and exemptions for lap children differ from our standard allowance. Read on for more details.
| Check-in Baggage Allowance | |
|---|---|
| Lap Child | No separate baggage allowance for lap children |
When traveling with a lap child, the following items are accepted as carry-on or check-in baggage, exempt from baggage fees, when checked in by an accompanying ticketed adult.
If you prefer, you may check your stroller and car seat at the gate.
| Accepted as Carry-on Baggage? | Check-in Baggage? | Check-in Baggage Fee | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Restraint Systems (Car Seat) | YES* |
YES |
Complimentary | Click here for child restraint system restrictions |
| Strollers | YES* |
YES |
Complimentary |
Your stroller must be checked-in if it is:
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| Wagons | NO | YES | Normal baggage fees apply | Wagons used to transport children will not count as strollers (examples here and here) |
*Items may be carried on as part of your carry-on baggage allowance provided the item meets all standard size/weight carry-on baggage restrictions.
Devices such as footrests and child beds which attach to aircraft seats, fit between the seats, or block access to the aisle may not be used onboard. They may be carried on but may not be used onboard.
Traveling international? Bassinets are available by request on most international flights.
If you’d like more information, visit In-Flight Bassinets, for details on how to request this special service.