Tips for Flying with Children

T I P S F O R F LY I N G

WITH CHILDREN

BRANDON GLICKSTEIN Co-Founder & Integrator at Monster Lead Group

Brandon Glickstein

TIPS FOR FLYING WITH CHILDREN

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or many people, flying alone is something done with relative ease. With children tagging along, the experience can be exhausting and frustrating, especially during the flying portion of a trip. However, flying with young ones doesn’t always have to be so difficult, especially if you keep the following tips in mind.

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B O A R D E A R LY The early boarding privilege is usually extended to passengers with small children or those who require extra help. As someone with young ones in tow, take advantage of this offer to ensure the entire group can settle down before everyone else does.

The early boarding privilege is usually extended to passengers with small children or those who require extra help.

H AV E AC T I V I T I E S F O R THEM Getting children to stay put on a six-hour flight can be a tall order, so bring along games and any items that will keep them occupied for extended periods. From coloring books to digital reading devices, packing these items can make the trip more fun for them.

A D J U S T E X P E C TAT I O N S On long-haul flights, children can get fussy and restless.

Expecting them to tire out and sleep may not work, as they might not be comfortable falling asleep in such an environment. As a parent, perhaps the best thing to do is ride out the storm. Children will often ask how much longer there is until arrival; always try to give a positive answer to help them feel like it’s not an endless journey.

Children will often ask how much longer there is until arrival; always try to give a positive answer to help them feel like it’s not an endless journey.

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