The ages of everyone on your booking play a big role in the final cost. This is because airlines and hotels have different price brackets based on how old a passenger is at the time of travel.
The price brackets
Infants (Under 2): Usually travel for a fixed, discounted rate on flights but must sit on an adult's lap. In hotels, they often stay for free or at a very low cost if they don't need their own bed.
Children (Ages 2-11): Most airlines require children to have their own seat, so flight costs are often the same as an adult's. However, many hotels offer "Child Prices" which are lower than adult rates.
Adults (12+): Most travel suppliers consider anyone 12 years or older to be an adult. This means they will be charged the full rate for both flights and hotel rooms.
⚠️ Important: Ages when you travel
Prices are based on how old the passenger is on the date of departure, not the date you book.
If your child has a birthday between the time you book and the time you fly that moves them into a new bracket (e.g., they turn 2 or 12), you must book them at the age they will be when they arrive at the airport.
Changing a passenger's age later
If you need to change a passenger's age on an existing booking (for example, if a mistake was made during checkout), our Amendments team will need to get a new quote from the suppliers. As this can move someone from a "Child" price to an "Adult" price, the total cost of your holiday is likely to increase.
Need to update someone's date of birth? If you've noticed a mistake in the ages on your booking, please drop us a message via Live Chat by logging into your account so we can look into it for you.