Budget carrier Jetstar will now charge for all infants under two who don’t use a seat, bringing it in line with other carriers.
Parents with tots on their lap will be required to pay A$30 each way on domestic flights within Australia, and A$50 for international flights.
Virgin Australia and Qantas do not impose a fee for domestic flights but charge 10% of the fare on international services.
"The infant fee for domestic flights brings us in line with the other low-cost carrier in Australia, which has had an infant fee since 2009," a Jetstar spokesperson said.
"Families travelling with infants on Jetstar can bring up to four oversized items for their holiday as part of the infant fee including a pram, stroller, portable cot and highchair. We know that fees and charges can be unpopular, but giving customers’ choice and charging each customer for what they actually need helps us to offer the lowest possible fares, every day."
