Hey there! I actually went through this process myself not too long ago when I took my baby on his first flight with Delta. I was flying from Atlanta to Seattle to visit family, and since it was my first time traveling with an infant, I had no idea how to add him to my booking. When I originally bought my ticket, I didn’t see an option to add a lap infant during checkout, so I figured I’d have to call customer service.
I ended up calling Delta’s support line, and honestly, they made it super easy. The agent just asked for my baby’s name and date of birth, then added him to my reservation as a lap infant at no extra charge for a domestic flight. Within a few minutes, I got an updated confirmation email with both our names on it. For international flights, though, they told me there’s usually a small fee, which depends on the destination.
At the airport, the staff was great — they let me pre-board, and the flight attendants helped me get settled. They even gave me a small blanket and let me know I could keep bottled milk handy for takeoff and landing. That little extra care made a huge difference for a nervous first-time parent like me.
My biggest takeaway? Always call Delta if you’re unsure — they’re really helpful with family travel questions. And if you can, add the infant when booking next time; their system now has an option for it online, which saves time. The whole experience made me appreciate how family-friendly Delta really is.
