Taking children on a plane trip does not have to be a difficult endeavour. You just have to prepare and anticipate trickier situations, so that everything runs smoothly and all of you have fun. Follow our suggestions and enjoy your trip.
Download the document with tips for traveling with children.
When making your reservation, inform your airline or travel agent that you will be travelling with children. They may give you a few suggestions, such as booking an overnight flight, so that children maintain their regular sleep cycle, or booking window seats.
Which documents are required?
Children must have their own Citizen's Card/Identity Card and Passport, if applicable, always at hand.
Note that, when validating the age of all children under two years, their birth certificate, may not be accepted by the airline, as it does not include a photo.
Once at the airport, remember that all children (even those travelling on your lap, without seat reservation) must have a boarding pass.
Also take into account that a 7-day old child travelling with TAP must be cleared by a physician appointed by TAP (clearance from the child's regular physician is not sufficient). This procedure may differ for other companies.
In such situation, keep in mind that the airline's authority prevails, and your child may be refused boarding.
The child is not accompanied by the parents. Is any extra documentation required?
A few days before boarding, explain to your children what they need to do and what they will go through before getting to the plane. Explain this in a positive way, so they do not feel any fear or discomfort, but highlight that it is important that they remain close to you.
Air travel can be stressful for kids, particularly in the case of long-haul flights. The dry air and low atmospheric pressure in the cabin can cause anxiety, and the lack of space to play can also cause irritability.
In order to make sure everything is ready for the trip, visit the paediatrician. This way you can be sure that your children are feeling well and/or have the necessary vaccines for the trip.
If a child is ill, for example, with chickenpox or measles, you are obliged to inform the airline prior to your trip, in order to know the acceptance conditions.
Bring chewing gum and hard candy, which may be necessary to relieve ear pain.
Make sure the children remain hydrated. The most advisable beverages, other than water, are fruit juices or tea. Avoid carbonated drinks, as these have a diuretic effect. If you need to transport liquids as cabin baggage, please be aware of the restrictions applicable.
I am travelling with my family and we have a lot of baggage. How can I simplify our trip?
When travelling with lots of baggage, the airport can provide baggage handling services and personal assistance services, which make everything easier and free up your hands and mind to take care of what is most important: your family.
We have arrived at the airport. What now?
The airport is a vast space, with lots of people circulating. Your main focus should be on keeping your children near you and ensuring that they are acclimated and at ease.
A few suggestions:
- Bring suitable clothing to mitigate temperature differences between the airport, the plane and your destination.
- Arrive early, so you can handle everything without haste. Be at the airport two hours earlier for domestic and European flights, and three hours earlier for intercontinental flights.
- Normally, passengers with children are allowed to board first. For this to happen, you must get to the gate before boarding starts.
- Never leave your children unattended, even to go to the bathroom. If you lose sight of your children, ask a staff member for help.
- At the airport there are several entertainment options for children, including watching the planes land and take off, or playing on the playgrounds. Keep them active, so they will be quieter and calm during the flight.
- If you require a pushchair right until boarding, the airline will check it in at the gate, and put it in the cargo hold. It will be returned to you once you arrive at your destination. Please note that most airlines are not liable for any damages occurring before check-in.
- All passengers must go through the X-ray scanning, including children. Only infants may go through with their parents. Remember that hand baggage must also pass through the security checkpoint. To find out what you may carry with you, see the page with information concerning hand baggage.
- If the child is in a pushchair, put them on your lap instead, and before passing the pushchair through the X-ray, remove all the equipment and items from all bags and place them in the appropriate trays for inspection.
I am travelling with a child who requires special care. What should I know?
Ensuring the well-being and tranquility of children with special needs is crucial. Therefore:
- Inform the security officer of the existence of any special medical devices. Present the respective medical certificate or other document.
- If you think your child may be uncomfortable during security check, talk to them and help them find the best way to minimise stress.
- Never leave your child alone during the inspection procedure, even when a specific inspection is necessary.
- The adult travelling with a child in a special device is the only person that is allowed to remove them from such device for inspection.
- If your child cannot walk or stand, the security officer shall perform the inspection while the child remains in the device.
The airport provides the Myway service for passengers with reduced mobility.
When booking, inform your airline of any special assistance service you may require, and the airline will notify the airport. For more information about the MyWay service, see the respective information page.
Finally on board!
During the flight, it is important that children remain calm, entertained and safe. For full comfort on board, follow our suggestions:
- Ask a member of the cabin crew to watch your child if you need to go to the bathroom.
- For added comfort, have your child take off their shoes, as their feet may swell due to the high altitude.
- Keep your child occupied during the flight. Bring the child's own toys or ask the airline if they will provide some.
- If your child is using an electronic game, turn off the sound and make sure they are not using it during take-off and landing.
- Once at your destination, wait for other passengers to exit the plane so that you can collect your baggage more comfortably.
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CAR PARKING SERVICE
Framework For the purposes of the booking, the customer agrees to understand and comply with the “Regulations for the Operation and Use of Parking Lots and Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones at the Airports of ANA, S.A.” (Regulation no.386/2019 of 30 April 2019 on the Operation and Use of Parking Lots and Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones at Airports, published in the Official Gazette (Diário da República) no. 83, Series II, of 30 April 2019).
Liability Pursuant to article 27 of Regulation no.386/2019 of 30 April 2019 on the Operation and Use of Parking Lots and Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones at Airports, published in the Official Gazette (Diário da República) no. 83, Series II, of 30 April 2019, stopping and parking in parking lots and drop-off and pick-up zones shall not constitute a deposit contract for vehicles or any items inside them. As such, ANA and/or its contracted service provider shall not be held liable for any theft, robbery, damage or loss caused by third parties to vehicles, nor shall they have any duty or obligation to guard, preserve and maintain the parked vehicles.
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LOUNGE
The “ANA Lounge” was created with the comfort and convenience of frequent travellers (who opt for a differentiated experience) in mind. This service is available at the Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Madeira airports, and can be booked via the website www.ana.pt, with a maximum usage time of three hours. Prices shown at the website are subject to changes and updates without prior notice.
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Cancellation The customer can cancel/reschedule a booking free of charge up until one hour before the scheduled day. Cancellations or rescheduling after this time will not be refunded. To make the cancellation, the customer must access the platform in their personal area (if they have logged in) or via the booking reference (beginning with ANA-xxxxx), the email address used in the purchase, postal code and location, via the option: Login - log in with booking reference (if you have booked without logging in). There will be no refund if bookings are not used for reasons beyond ANA's control. The voucher is for single use only. Any failure to use, or partial use of, the voucher does not entitle a full or partial refund for the booking.
FAST TRACK
The Fast Track service is a priority channel that allows you to pass through security control more quickly. The service is available at the Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Madeira and Ponta Delgada airports, and can be booked via the website www.ana.pt. Prices shown at the website are subject to changes and updates without prior notice. Please note that, although "Fast Track" allows you to reach the aircraft faster by reducing queuing times, it does not replace or shorten the mandatory check-in, security control or boarding procedures. We therefore always recommend that you set aside time for these procedures. Please note that the Fast Track channel may be affected in the event of a strike, so another channel may be made available for this purpose.
General Booking Conditions When making a booking, the customer must correctly fill in the information requested on the form, otherwise it will not be validated by ANA. Whenever a customer makes a booking, they will receive a confirmation email with the voucher and another email with the invoice. Once at the airport, after checking in, you should go to the Fast Track queue with your boarding pass and voucher and present the receipt with the barcode.
Cancellation The customer can cancel a booking free of charge up until one hour before the scheduled day. Cancellations or rescheduling after this time will not be refunded. To make the cancellation, the customer must access the platform in their personal area – if they have logged in – or via the booking reference (beginning with ANA-xxxxx), the email address used in the purchase, postal code and location, via the option: Login - log in with booking reference.– if you have booked without logging in. There will be no refund if bookings are not used for reasons beyond ANA's control. The voucher is for single use only. Any failure to use, or partial use of, the voucher does not entitle a full or partial refund for the booking.
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January 2025
Privacy Policy
ANA - AEROPORTOS DE PORTUGAL, S. A. PRIVACY POLICY
Scope
ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, S. A. (hereinafter referred to as “ANA”) is committed to ensuring the privacy and protection of the personal data of all those who relate to ANA, namely the users of the website www.ana.pt.
The data controller is ANA-Aeroportos de Portugal, S. A.
Rua D, Edifício 120, Aeroporto de Lisboa
1700-008 Lisboa
Telephone: 21 841 35 00
What personal data do we collect?
We collect the users’ personal data when they book any of the services available at our airports, by filling out a form. When booking a service, users must enter their name, email address, telephone number and billing information for the service. The personal data collected is essential for ANA to provide the service. Any provision of personal data implies knowledge and acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
For what purpose do we use personal data?
The personal data we collect is used to provide services, manage customers and fulfil legal and tax obligations.
The contact information provided by the user on the form will be used exclusively for the purpose of sending him/her information and updates regarding the service in question.
Users may choose to receive promotional content, such as newsletters, via email. To do so, the user must expressly indicate this by selecting the corresponding option on the service application form.
For the above mentioned purposes and in order to provide the services, the users’ personal data may be processed by ANA or on its behalf by processors.
In such case, these processors are obliged to provide sufficient guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures in such a manner that processing will meet the legal requirements and ensure the protection of the rights of the data subject, namely with regard to security and confidentiality.
The personal data we collect will not be transmitted to third parties without the express consent of the data subject, except when the requested service so requires, in which case ANA will request these third parties to use appropriate technical and organizational measures to fulfil the legal requirements and ensure the protection of the rights of the data subject, namely with regard to security and confidentiality.
When needed, and in order to meet its legal obligations, ANA may allow legal, public security, tax or regulatory authorities to access the users’ personal data.
How long is your personal data stored?
Personal data will be stored for no longer than necessary for the purpose for which the personal data were processed, notwithstanding data retention periods provided for by the law.
What are my rights as data subject?
Users have the right to request that ANA allows them access to their personal data, and acknowledges their right to its portability, rectification and erasure. Users have also the right to object processing, except for personal data which is essential for the services requested from ANA or for the fulfilment of legal obligations.
Users have the right to withdraw their consent at any time. However, such withdrawal does not compromise the lawfulness of any processing done, based on prior consent.
In the event of a personal data breach likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of the users, ANA shall communicate the personal data breach to the data subject without undue delay.
Users may lodge a complaint with the Portuguese supervisory authority (Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados) without prejudice to the right to contact ANA’s Data Protection Officer with regard to all issues related to processing of their personal data and to the exercise of their rights.
Who can I contact to exercise my rights as a data subject?
ANA has designated a Data Protection Officer, who can be contacted directly via letter at:
What measures does ANA take to ensure the security of my personal data?
ANA shall implement adequate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, namely with regard to security and confidentiality, in order to protect users’ personal data against unauthorized and unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, disclosure, damaged or alteration.
After a transaction, information regarding payment methods (debit card, credit card, or other) will not be stored in our system.
These technical and organizational measures are regularly tested, assessed and evaluated, in order to ensure the security of the processing.
The website www.ana.pt is monitored by specific tools to detect and eliminate potential cyber-attacks.
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Updating of Privacy Policy
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