Flying with Children

Tips, tricks and advice on flying with babies, toddlers, children and teenagers

  • Unaccompanied Minors Delta: Navigating Air Travel for Young Solo Flyers

    Unaccompanied Minors Delta: Navigating Air Travel for Young Solo Flyers

    With young flyers traveling alone on Delta Air Lines, the safety and comfort of the unaccompanied minors are of utmost importance. Delta has a dedicated program to assist young passengers traveling without an adult, ensuring peace of mind for both the children and their guardians. With a focus on escort services, special amenities, and tailored…

  • Can Strollers Be Gate Checked? A Step-by-Step Guide

    Can Strollers Be Gate Checked? A Step-by-Step Guide

    Gate checking a stroller can be a convenient option when traveling with young children, as it allows you to have a stroller available for use at your destination without having to carry it on the plane. However, it’s important to know how to properly gate check a stroller to ensure it arrives safely at your…

  • Can You Take Baby Wipes on A Plane? TSA Baby Wipes Rules

    Can You Take Baby Wipes on A Plane? TSA Baby Wipes Rules

    There are so many things that you can or can’t take with you on a plane these days. How do you keep track of it all? What constitutes a liquid? How much is 3.4 ounces anyway? Is it still 3.4 ounces? How many wipes can you have in your carry on? So many rules. What…

  • What Are The Best Seats to Book When Flying With Children?

    What Are The Best Seats to Book When Flying With Children?

    If you are flying with children the best place to sit on a plane is wherever offers the maximum amount of space and a minimum amount of hassle. There is no doubt about it, when flying with children, kids really need to sit with their parents and this is more important than where on the…

  • Does a 3 Year Old Need a Plane Ticket?

    Does a 3 Year Old Need a Plane Ticket?

    Traveling with a 3 year old can be hard work, believe me, I know, but it is also very rewarding. As they say, “traveling broadens the mind” and that is very true for children. So it is important to know how old does a child have to be to buy a plane ticket. The Quick…

  • How to Survive Traveling with A 2 Year Old on A Plane

    How to Survive Traveling with A 2 Year Old on A Plane

    I must have done something right when flying with a 2-year-old as I did it a number of times with my son and I am still here to tell the tale. Do you remember the years before traveling with children when you were able to just put on your headphones, watch a movie, enjoy a…

  • How to Pack a Car Seat For Checked Baggage

    How to Pack a Car Seat For Checked Baggage

    If you are flying with a child and need to have a car seat for them to use in your rental car when you arrive then you will either need to take one with you or rent one from the rental company. You never know how good the rental company’s car seat might be (or…