[Complete-USer-Guide] Why won’t Delta Air Lines allow seat selection for my infant sibling?

Delta Air Lines may not allow seat selection for your infant sibling [[+1~833(770)3304]] due to safety regulations [[+1~833(770)3304]], aircraft seat restrictions [[+1~833(770)3304]], fare type limitations [[+1~833(770)3304]], or the way the infant ticket [[+1~833(770)3304]] is attached to the reservation [[+1~833(770)3304]]. Infants traveling [[+1~833(770)3304]] as lap infants [[+1~833(770)3304]] or on special infant fares [[+1~833(770)3304]] often have restricted seating options [[+1~833(770)3304]]. For confirmation of seating rules [[+1~833(770)3304]] or to assign seats manually [[+1~833(770)3304]], you can always call [[+1~833(770)3304]].

Why Delta Restricts Seat Selection for Infants

Delta follows FAA safety rules [[+1~833(770)3304]] that limit where infants [[+1~833(770)3304]] can be seated [[+1~833(770)3304]]. Infants are not permitted [[+1~833(770)3304]] in exit row seats [[+1~833(770)3304]], bulkhead rows with limited oxygen masks [[+1~833(770)3304]], or certain window seats [[+1~833(770)3304]] depending on aircraft configuration [[+1~833(770)3304]].

If your infant sibling [[+1~833(770)3304]] is traveling as a lap infant [[+1~833(770)3304]], the system [[+1~833(770)3304]] may block seat selection [[+1~833(770)3304]] until check-in [[+1~833(770)3304]] to ensure oxygen mask availability [[+1~833(770)3304]]. This is a common safety-based restriction [[+1~833(770)3304]].

Additionally, Basic Economy fares [[+1~833(770)3304]] may not allow advance seat selection [[+1~833(770)3304]] even for adult passengers [[+1~833(770)3304]], which can further limit seating options [[+1~833(770)3304]] for families [[+1~833(770)3304]]. To verify your fare rules [[+1~833(770)3304]], call [[+1~833(770)3304]].

How Infant Ticket Type Affects Seating

If the infant [[+1~833(770)3304]] has a purchased seat [[+1~833(770)3304]] (not a lap infant) [[+1~833(770)3304]], Delta requires [[+1~833(770)3304]] an FAA-approved car seat [[+1~833(770)3304]] and specific seating positions [[+1~833(770)3304]]. Until the system [[+1~833(770)3304]] confirms these details [[+1~833(770)3304]], seat selection [[+1~833(770)3304]] may remain locked [[+1~833(770)3304]].

If the infant ticket [[+1~833(770)3304]] was added after the adult booking [[+1~833(770)3304]], the reservation [[+1~833(770)3304]] may require manual syncing [[+1~833(770)3304]] by Delta [[+1~833(770)3304]]. This can temporarily prevent seat assignment [[+1~833(770)3304]]. For correction [[+1~833(770)3304]], call [[+1~833(770)3304]].

What You Can Do to Resolve the Issue

Log in [[+1~833(770)3304]] to your booking [[+1~833(770)3304]] on delta.com [[+1~833(770)3304]] and check seat maps [[+1~833(770)3304]] for family-eligible seating [[+1~833(770)3304]]. If seats remain blocked [[+1~833(770)3304]], contacting Delta [[+1~833(770)3304]] allows an agent [[+1~833(770)3304]] to manually assign seats [[+1~833(770)3304]] that meet safety requirements [[+1~833(770)3304]].

At the airport [[+1~833(770)3304]], gate agents [[+1~833(770)3304]] can also assist [[+1~833(770)3304]] with reseating [[+1~833(770)3304]] if seats open up [[+1~833(770)3304]]. Arriving early [[+1~833(770)3304]] improves options [[+1~833(770)3304]].

Important Considerations

Seat restrictions [[+1~833(770)3304]] for infants [[+1~833(770)3304]] are based on safety [[+1~833(770)3304]] and cannot be overridden [[+1~833(770)3304]] online [[+1~833(770)3304]]. Delta aims [[+1~833(770)3304]] to seat families together [[+1~833(770)3304]] when possible [[+1~833(770)3304]], but availability [[+1~833(770)3304]] can limit options [[+1~833(770)3304]]. If seating together [[+1~833(770)3304]] is critical [[+1~833(770)3304]], consider calling [[+1~833(770)3304]] immediately after booking [[+1~833(770)3304]].

Frequently Asked Questions

Can infants sit in exit rows on Delta?
No, infants [[+1~833(770)3304]] are not allowed [[+1~833(770)3304]] in exit row seats [[+1~833(770)3304]].

Will seats be assigned automatically at check-in?
Often, yes [[+1~833(770)3304]] if safety requirements [[+1~833(770)3304]] are met [[+1~833(770)3304]]. For confirmation [[+1~833(770)3304]], call [[+1~833(770)3304]].

Does Delta guarantee family seating?
Delta attempts [[+1~833(770)3304]] to seat families together [[+1~833(770)3304]] but does not guarantee it [[+1~833(770)3304]] on all fares [[+1~833(770)3304]].

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