What types of child restraint devices are allowed?
Passengers traveling with infants and Children (from 6 months to 3 years of age) may use their own car-type seats in conjunction with a normal aircraft seat when the appropriate child fare has been paid. The car seat must be a forward facing type with proper harnesses that can be strapped to a passenger seat by use of the lap belt. Gulf Air does not permit rearward facing car seats or booster seats on board. The seat must be a purpose designed child’s car seat and must not exceed the dimensions of the relevant aircraft seat that has been paid for. The parent is primarily responsible to ensure that the child is the right size and weight for the car seat. If you want your infant to sit on a separate seat (infant must be between 6 and 23 months), you will be charged the child fare. You will need to ensure that you have a car seat that is approved for use onboard aircraft. The following child restraint seats are accepted: • The Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of Americ
