Parents can dodge the £66.50 bill for baby's first passport under new easyJet holiday deal

Published: 04:00 EDT, 22 October 2026 | Updated: 04:00 EDT, 22 October 2026 From nappies and babygrows to blankets and bottles, having a newborn comes with a seemingly endless list of bills – but parents can now knock off the cost of one baby essential.EasyJet has announced it will cover the cost of a baby's passport when parents book an easyJet holiday, saving families £66.50.With 585,000 families welcoming a new baby each year in England and Wales, according to the Office for National Statistics, the saving could come as welcome news to many parents.Research by the airline and holiday company found that over a third (36 per cent) of parents surveyed cited newborn passports as a major hurdle to going on holiday.However, getting away with a new baby remains an important milestone for many families, with 82 per cent saying their baby's first holiday was a landmark moment and 57 per cent calling it one of their proudest parenting milestones.Last year, easyJet flew more than 22,000 infants across its network, with city breaks proving popular among young families. EasyJet has revealed it will cover the cost of a baby's passport Some 75 per cent of those surveyed agreed that the airline's new scheme would make a holiday with a baby feel more affordable.EasyJet Captain Kate West said: 'We carry millions of families across Europe every year, and we know that travelling with a baby brings a whole series of exciting firsts. 'We want to make travel as easy and accessible as possible for everyone, including young families, so they can enjoy all the experiences and memories that travel can bring. 'We hope that covering the cost of a baby's first passport goes a small way towards making that first family adventure a little easier and gives our youngest travellers a warm welcome to the world.' Many parents travelling with a baby for the first time have found package holidays provide them peace of mind.Over three quarters (78 per cent) agreed that package holidays take out the guesswork, and 64 per cent said they make it easier to maintain routine while abroad. Stuart Wright, customer director at easyJet holidays, explained he hoped the initiative would allow families to make 'memories that little bit sooner'.He 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.'Combined with our great-value packages, family-friendly hotels and thousands of free kids places, it's another way we're making family holidays easier and more affordable.'The offer applies to one child aged up to 18 months per holiday booked between October 22 and November 26.