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• Children and Family
• Child Reservations
• Car Seats & Child Restraint Systems
• Unaccompanied Minor Program
• Additional Information
• Expectant Mothers

Children and Family

Travelling with your children can take a little extra planning. Here, you’ll find essential details to make booking for infants and children straightforward.

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Child Reservations

Under the Age of 2

For infants under 2 years old, you have two options:

• Travel with your infant in an approved car seat that fits securely into the aircraft seat.
• Please note, this reservation must be made via our Customer Service Centre as it cannot be booked online.

Travel with the infant seated in your lap:

• Lap-held infants are not charged a base fare or taxes. 
• You must hold the infant on your lap for the duration of the flight.
• Only one lap-held infant per ticketed adult, and no single passenger shall be responsible for more than one infant whether the infant is on an accompanying passenger lap or in a car seat.
• Lap-held infants are not entitled to separate baggage allowances.

Children (2 to 11 years old)

All children over 2 years old and younger than 12 must have a full fare ticket (this excludes seat sales and other promotions) and be accompanied by an adult older than 16 years of age. Discounts are not offered for children.

If your child is travelling alone please inquire about our Unaccompanied Minor Service for solo child travellers.

Young Adults (12-16 years old)

Young adults may travel independently or opt for our Unaccompanied Minor Service.

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Car Seats and Child Restraint Systems

Approved Car Seats

The use of a child safety seat or restraint device is:

• Optional for a small child (older than an infant), as per the manufacturer’s guidelines for the device’s weight restrictions.
• If a child is travelling in a car seat on board the aircraft, a seat must be purchased for them. 
• We do not supply car seats or any other types of child restraint systems.

Requirements

If a Child Restraint System is used to secure an infant in the aircraft during flight, it must meet the following requirements:

Child Restraint Systems must meet one of the following standards:

• CMVSS 213 and CMVSS 213 1 Child and Infant Restraint Systems, which must be affixed with the National Safety Mark which indicates the number of the standard or standards to which the restraint system conforms.
• The FMVSS No. 213 manufactured to US standards and must bear a label stating, “this child restraint system conforms to all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards” and in red lettering, “This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft”.
• The CARESTM Device manufactured by AmSafe and which bears a label stating, “FAA approved in accordance with 14 CFR 21.305(d), approved for aircraft use only”, and should also bear a part number 4082-1()-().***

If your car seat doesn’t meet these safety requirements, you can check it in with your other baggage free of charge. Only one item related to infant travel is complimentary.

Car Seat Dimensions and Safety Requirements

• Ensure your child is securely fastened in the approved car seat whenever the “Fasten Seatbelt” signs are illuminated.
• An adult aged 16 or older must accompany all infants and children in car seats, and they may not be seated in the emergency exit rows.
• Familiarize yourself with the car seat manufacturer’s installation instructions. Your child must fit the manufacturer’s specified height and weight requirements for the restraint system, and you should know how to securely fasten and release your child from the system.

The car seat:

• Must not exceed the dimensions of the aircraft seat.
• Must be approved and be installed according to the labelled direction.
• Child booster seats are not permitted for use on the aircraft.
• Tether straps are not authorized for use by commercial air carriers.

Tikanagan (Cradle boards)

Tikinagan is not approved by Transport Canada as a restraint device. Infants may stay in the warmth of the Tikinagan throughout the flight, but any backboards (made of cardboard, wood, or other materials) must be removed and stowed according to the carry-on baggage allowance.

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Unaccompanied Minor Program

We offer an unaccompanied minor service (UM service) for children aged 5 to 17 travelling without a guardian. 

How To Book

A reservation for an unaccompanied child must be made through the Customer Service Centre. Unaccompanied minor service cannot be booked online.

Passenger Age	UM Service	Details
Under Age 5	Not available	All children and infants under the age of 5 must travel with an accompanying adult aged 16 or older. The adult must occupy a seat next to the child.
Age 5-11	Mandatory	Unaccompanied minor service is mandatory for children aged 8 to 11 travelling without an adult aged 16 or older.
12-17	Optional	The unaccompanied minor service is available for purchase and optional for solo travelers aged 12 to 17.

Restrictions

• Unaccompanied minor service is unavailable for connecting flights with another airline, flights with stopovers, or interline flights.
• This service will not be provided during extreme weather conditions or labour disruptions.

• Unaccompanied minors will not be boarded if adverse weather along the route may require rerouting or cancellation of the flight.
• Unaccompanied minors are not permitted to travel with pets.
• Unaccompanied minors will not be booked on the last flight of the day.

Booking Requirements

• Your child’s full name, date of birth, and gender as shown on their birth certificate or other identification.
• Full names, addresses, and cell phone numbers of the parent or guardian responsible for transporting the child to and from the airport.
• The name of the Departing Escort who will remain at the airport for 15 minutes after departure.

• The name of the person picking up the child (Arrival Escort) at the destination airport.
• The name and contact details of a contact person for any en-route stops, if necessary.
• Names and contact details of any alternative individuals authorized to pick up the child at the destination if the designated person does not appear.
• Contact details of the person authorized to collect the child if the flight overflies to a different location than planned.

When Checking-in

• Web check-in is not available for unaccompanied minors.
• Please arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
• Fill out the unaccompanied minor form and any additional required documentation to ensure your child is properly checked in and ready for departure.

Boarding

• If a flight is on watch due to severe weather conditions that may affect the route or destination, your child will not be boarded.
• Upon boarding announcement, your child will meet a crew member and be boarded ahead of other passengers for any questions and to ensure their comfort and safety.
• The Departing Escort is required to stay at the airport for 15 minutes after the flight departs.

Onboard

• Your child will board with a crew member and be seated near a flight attendant, or near the cockpit on flights without flight attendants.
• Upon arrival, your child will be the last to leave the aircraft.

Upon Arrival

• Upon arrival, your child will be greeted by a dedicated Customer Service Agent who will ensure their safe transfer.
• Only the individual designated on the unaccompanied minor form as the Arrival Escort can pick up your child.
• We recommend that the designated Arrival Escort arrive at least 30 minutes before the flight’s scheduled arrival time.

• If your designated Arrival Escort is delayed, please contact our Call Centre immediately, as our airport operations have limited hours.
• The child will be released to the designated Arrival Escort only after verifying their photo ID and signature on the required documents.
• If there is a mismatch in the names on the paperwork, the child will remain under the care of the Customer Service Agent until the designated Arrival Escort is contacted and the issue is resolved.

Delays/Cancellations

• When dropping off your child at the airport, please plan to stay nearby for a minimum of 15 minutes in case the departure is delayed. Ensure that any escort responsible for the return flight is aware of this requirement.
• In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as weather issues, delays, diversions, or cancellations that prevent the flight from reaching its intended destination:
  • The Departing Escort must return to the airport if the flight is redirected back to its point of origin.
  • The Departing Escort will be informed of alternative options if the flight terminates at an unplanned location.
  • The Arrival Escort will be notified of the new arrival time and must be present to receive the child.
  • If no satisfactory arrangements can be made, the child will be returned to their original departure point on the first available flight.
• You must remain reachable by phone until the flight has safely landed and your child has been handed over to the Arrival Escort at their destination.

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Additional Information

Allergies

If your child has allergies, please inform us in advance. Your child should be aware of their allergies, able to communicate them to the cabin crew, and know how to manage them. They should carry any necessary emergency medications, such as an allergy emergency kit or an EpiPen®, and know how to use them properly. Please note that Perimeter Aviation and Bearskin Airlines are not liable for any allergic reactions that may occur.

Packing Tips

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Expectant Mothers 

Expecting a new addition? Welcome!

Up to 36 Weeks

We welcome expectant mothers up to their 36th week of pregnancy. While medical clearance is not required, we advise consulting your physician before flying.

36 to 38 Weeks

If you are between 36 and 38 weeks pregnant, you must present a doctor’s note issued within 48 hours prior to your departure to be allowed to fly. If you need to travel again after the date on the original medical letter, a new letter, issued within 72 hours of your next flight, is required.

Beyond 38 Weeks

Travel is not permitted for those who are more than 38 weeks pregnant.

For passengers from remote communities without a doctor, the required medical documentation must be signed and dated by the Nurse in Charge at the local Nursing Station.

Please note that expectant mother policies for interline travel may vary. Contact the partner airline directly for their specific requirements.