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Updated Feb, 6
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Can you bring a bassinet on a plane with Delta Air Lines when traveling with a baby?
Bringing a bassinet on Delta Air Lines
Short answer: You can bring a portable bassinet (or gate-check a larger one), and Delta also provides onboard bassinets on some long‑haul/widebody aircraft for bulkhead seats — but availability and aircraft type vary and must be requested in advance.
- Reserve early: Ask Delta when booking or contact customer service to request an onboard bassinet for a bulkhead seat; they’re limited and not guaranteed.
- Bringing your own: Collapsible/portable bassinets must meet carry-on size rules or be gate‑checked; stowage is subject to crew approval.
- Safety note: Bassinets are not approved restraints during taxi, takeoff and landing — infants must be held or secured in an FAA‑approved child restraint system (car seat) if you purchase a seat for them.
- At the airport: Confirm at check‑in/gate; crew will advise on use and placement.
If you want certainty for your trip, contact Delta with your flight number to confirm bassinet availability and any specific limits for your aircraft.
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