subject: Airtravel: How To Fly With Children [print this page] Aeroplanes with children are a challenge to be contended with, and much more tricky than packing the kids the car and setting off for the south coast armed with a boot full of cuddly toys and a trusty bag or two of sweeties in the glove compartment.
Taking children on flights is a fine art, that once mastered opens a whole world of possibility when it comes to holidays: the destinations are virtually endless, and with Mytravel as a guide for recommendations, holidays are easier than ever to book.
But how does Mytravel.com propose teaching your kids to love flying in the first place? It is no exact science, but there are certainly a few hints and top tricks to be had to help you along the way.
Should you be flying over night, or long haul, a great idea is to pick up some warm milk from a coffee shop on your way to the gate, perfect for calming kids on the road and without you having to worry about asking cabin crew to heat formula for you. Similarly, if you have a stop-over or change of plans, this is an excellent tip to keep sleepy children happy if they are woken up in the middle of the night.
Wherever possible, children should have their own seat on a plane: spending seven hours with your little boy on your knee might seem like a sensible option to save the cost of an extra seat, but it is no way to begin a holiday, with aching legs, little room to move and all of you uncomfortable.
It is a shame that the days of kids being able to visit the cockpit are long-gone, but there is plenty of other excitement to be had on a plane. Generally speaking, cabin crew are receptive to children, so interact with them for some distraction. Similarly, the view out of the plane window can be totally captivating for children so make the most of it, pointing out the sea, the mountains and the desert as you go. Window seats can also be a great way of making the most of a landing too, taking your childs focus off the bumpy touch down on the ground, and filling their eyes with a new city, and foreign lands.
Generally speaking, flying with children should not be a stressful experience, especially given the technology we are used to in this age, but can be especially daunting the first time you set foot on an aircraft. Whats more, research shows that the large majority of the UK population would be in favour of kid-free flights not exactly and encouraging factor in taking your family away for a week.
Families should not be deterred though: pick the right airline and the children will be right at home. Most list airlines list their child-friendly aspects on their website, and are pro-children many kids will be treated better than regular passengers, with special backpacks on the plane, toys, games and books throughout the flight, and of course specially created childrens meals, and regular snacks throughout long haul flights.
It must be remembered that the experience starts at the airport too: there is much to be said for leaving plenty of time to get ready for your flight, and thinking carefully about what to take on board heavens knows thered be hell if you left that special comfort blanket at home.
by: Kate Taylor
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