Airline to cover the cost of a passport for babies

A holiday operator has announced that it is to cover the cost of a passport for babies.

The fee will be covered when parents book an easyJet holiday.

A survey of 2,000 parents for easyJet found that one in four said they needed six attempts to get an approved passport photo for their baby.

One in ten admitted they did not know their baby needed their own passport until they started planning a holiday.

EasyJet holidays reported a 10% increase in infants travelling this year compared to 2025.

Stuart Wright, customer director at easyJet Holidays, said: “Travel has a unique way of bringing families together, and a baby’s very first holiday is often one of those moments parents remember for years to come.

“By covering the cost of a baby’s first passport, we’re helping more families start making those memories that little bit sooner.”

The company said details on how parents can claim the £66.50 passport offer for a child up to the age of 18 months will be available at easyJet.com/firstpassport.