Airline bassinet & SkyCot rules compared (41 airlines)

Bassinets (sky cots) are offered mainly on long-haul widebody flights, have strict weight and length limits (most between 9 and 14 kg / 20 and 31 lbs), and are rarely guaranteed in advance. Here's what all 41 airlines say.

Airline	Bassinet / cot rule	Source
British Airways	Long-haul: free carrycots for babies up to 6 months and 8 kg (17.5 lb), and free infant seats from birth to 24 months up to 12.5 kg (27.5 lb), subject to availability and aircraft type. You choose a carrycot seat position when booking.	Official page
easyJet	No bassinets mentioned on its baby-travel pages when we checked (Oct 2026); on short-haul flights plan for baby on your lap, and ask the airline.	Official page
Ryanair	No bassinets mentioned on its baby-travel pages when we checked (Oct 2026); on short-haul flights plan for baby on your lap, and ask the airline.	Official page
Jet2	No bassinets mentioned on its baby-travel pages when we checked (Oct 2026); on short-haul flights plan for baby on your lap, and ask the airline.	Official page
TUI Airways	No bassinets mentioned on its baby-travel pages when we checked (Oct 2026); on short-haul flights plan for baby on your lap, and ask the airline.	Official page
Virgin Atlantic	Sky cots in all cabins on almost all aircraft, up to 11 kg; request early by Live Chat or phone, allocated in order and not guaranteed.	Official page
Aer Lingus	Bassinet seats on transatlantic flights, subject to availability and pre-booking through reservations. Not available for infants with their own seat. Size and weight limits: Not stated by the airline on the pages we checked.	Official page
KLM	Intercontinental flights: book through the KLM Customer Contact Center for babies who on the day of the flight are under 1 year, weigh less than 10 kg and are less than 65 cm tall. Not guaranteed until you board.	Official page
Air France	Long-haul: bassinets for babies under 10 kg and 70 cm. Only a paid Seat Option guarantees one.	Official page
Lufthansa	Long-haul: free bassinets for babies up to 8 months, 11 kg and 67 cm. Reserve early.	Official page
Emirates	Bassinets for babies up to 2 years and 11 kg, if they fit without bending their legs; limited, request when booking (Emirates FAQ, Oct 2026). Economy and Business bassinets are 74.93 × 33.03 × 16.51 cm.	Official page
Qatar Airways	Bassinets on request, for infants under 24 months and 11 kg, depending on aircraft.	Official page
American Airlines	Free bassinets on a first-come, first-served basis at the gate on Boeing 777-200, 777-300 and 787 aircraft only (Economy bulkheads, not in Flagship First/Business), for infants up to 20 lbs (9 kg).	Official page
Delta Air Lines	SkyCots: free on select international widebody flights for infants up to 20 lbs / 9 kg (up to 25 lbs / 11.3 kg on some aircraft) and 26 in (66 cm) long; max two per cabin, request via Reservations and confirm at gate.	Official page
United Airlines	Free bassinets on request, limited supply: United Polaris business class or select international Economy. Usable only when the seatbelt sign is off. Weight and age limits: Not stated by the airline on the pages we checked.	Official page
Southwest Airlines	No onboard bassinets (single-aisle Boeing 737 fleet). Playpens and travel cribs can be checked under standard baggage rules.	Official page
JetBlue	No onboard bassinets. Travel cribs/playards count towards checked baggage allowance.	Official page
Air Canada	Long-haul widebody flights (Boeing 777, 787, Airbus A330): free bassinets on request for infants under 12 kg (25 lbs) who cannot sit upright unassisted; allocated subject to availability.	Official page
Alaska Airlines	No onboard bassinets (single-aisle Boeing 737 and Embraer 175 fleet). Travel cribs/Pack 'n Plays count towards regular checked baggage allowance.	Official page
Turkish Airlines	Free, must be requested at reservation, on aircraft with fixed front dividers in Economy and Business. Bassinet 75 × 34 cm open; for infants up to 11 kg (parent's weight declaration). Can't be used during take-off, landing or turbulence.	Official page
Iberia	Long-haul: comfort cots for babies under 8 months and up to 11 kg (18 kg on A321XLR), about 75 × 34 cm, on request through Iberia booking offices, subject to availability; seat charges may apply depending on fare. Not in Premium Economy on the A350.	Official page
Icelandair	Not stated by the airline on the pages we checked.	Official page
Wizz Air	Not stated by the airline on the pages we checked.	Official page
Vueling	Not stated by the airline on the pages we checked.	Official page
Loganair	Not stated by the airline on the pages we checked.	Official page
SAS Scandinavian Airlines	Free on flights to and from destinations outside Europe, limited and requested in advance; max 11 kg and 72 cm.	Official page
Norwegian	Not stated by the airline on the pages we checked.	Official page
Finnair	A few bassinets on all A330 and A350 aircraft and most A321 Sharklets; reserve a chargeable bassinet seat in Manage booking. Inside length 70 cm (27.5 in); max 9 kg (20 lb).	Official page
SWISS International Air Lines	Long-haul in all classes and Business on European flights: for babies up to 8 months, max 11 kg and 67 cm. Reserve cot and seat free through the Service Centre.	Official page
Austrian Airlines	Not stated by the airline on the pages we checked.	Official page
TAP Air Portugal	Crib 22.4 × 75 × 34 cm free on TAP-operated flights for babies up to 12 months and 11 kg; request when booking. Economy only, except on flights with Economy Prime.	Official page
Brussels Airlines	Long-haul A330, front-row seats only, for babies up to 8 months, max 11 kg and 67 cm. Free seat reservation through the Service Centre. Seat-attached inflight beds (Fly LegsUp, FlyeBaby) aren't permitted.	Official page
AEGEAN	Not stated by the airline on the pages we checked.	Official page
Eurowings	Not stated by the airline on the pages we checked.	Official page
Singapore Airlines	Premium Economy and Economy bassinet seats, first come first served; 768 × 298 × 158 mm, max 14 kg. Not on Scoot flights.	Official page
Etihad Airways	Babies under 11 kg and up to 75 cm who fit comfortably; request in Manage Booking, subject to availability.	Official page
Cathay Pacific	All flights except Airbus A321neo; request when booking. 76.2 × 38.1 × 20.32 cm, max 12 kg (26.5 lb), recommended for infants under 6 months.	Official page
Qantas	Limited bassinets on international and some domestic 787, A380 and A330 flights. Babies under 11 kg who can lie flat; about 71 × 31 × 26 cm. Charged in international Economy; free in First, Business and Premium Economy.	Official page
Air New Zealand	777-300 and 787-9: 69 × 31 cm or 67 × 35 cm (tapering), for infants up to 11.8 kg (26 lb). Limited; buy the bassinet seat early.	Official page
WestJet	Economy on select 787-9 aircraft, requested by choosing eligible seats when booking. Size and weight limits: Not stated by the airline on the pages we checked.	Official page
Frontier Airlines	Not stated by the airline on the pages we checked.	Official page

Summarised from each airline's official page, checked 2026-10-30. Rules change: confirm with your airline before you fly.

Travel cots & portable cribs for when you land

Product	Weight	Size	Price	Buy
BabyBjörn Travel Cot Light	6 kg (13.2 lbs) incl. carry bag	112 × 82 × 64 cm (44 × 32 × 25 in)	£199.90 RRP / $329.99 MSRP	Check price at BabyBjörn
Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib	6.8 kg (15 lbs) incl. backpack	115 × 80 × 65 cm (45.5 × 31.5 × 25.5 in)	$249 MSRP (approx. £219)	Check price at Guava Family
phil&teds traveller	5 kg (11 lbs) packed in bag (3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs in cot mode)	117 × 79 × 63 cm (46 × 31 × 25 in)	£179 / $249.99 MSRP	Check price at phil&teds
hauck Sleep N Play Go Plus	7.6 kg (16.8 lbs)	120 × 60 cm (47 × 23.6 in)	Around £70 / $99	Check price at hauck
SlumberPod 3.0 Blackout Sleep Tent	2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)	127 × 91 × 142 cm (50 × 36 × 56 in) assembled over crib	$179.99 MSRP / £169 RRP	Check price at SlumberPod

Blank cells: not yet verified from the maker's official page.

FAQ

Which airlines have baby bassinets?

Long-haul airlines such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, SWISS, Iberia, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Delta, United and American Airlines offer bassinets or cots on some aircraft. Low-cost single-aisle airlines such as Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 don't list them. The table shows what each airline says.

What is the weight limit for an airline bassinet?

It varies by airline. From official pages checked 30 Oct 2026: BA carrycots 8 kg (infant seats 12.5 kg), Finnair 9 kg, American Airlines 20 lb (9 kg), KLM 10 kg, SWISS, Iberia, TAP, Etihad, Qantas and SAS 11 kg, Turkish Airlines 11 kg, Air New Zealand 11.8 kg, Cathay Pacific 12 kg and Singapore Airlines 14 kg. United doesn't state a weight limit on its children's page.

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