Tue. Nov 19th, 2024

A Guide to Flying with Children

Some adults naturally find the thought of flying very stressful. Throw a child or two (or even three or more!) into the mix, and you could easily find yourself in a very demanding and unnatural situation.

As the head of the family, you will have to deal with the pre-flight preparation, making sure everybody has everything packed, that the house is locked and secure, and that you haven’t left anything or anyone behind (remember Home Alone?)

Then it’s on to the airport, where you have to locate the right check-in desk, whilst keeping the children close-by due to the bustling crowds.

Once you’re on the plane, you have to deal with popping ears, or even sick bags, while trying to keep the children entertained for the duration of your flight.

The experience as a whole is not an easy one, but thankfully www.cheapflights.co.uk has put together a downloadable and very useful eBook: A Guide to Flying with Children.

We have had a read through and we must say the eBook contains some very interesting and extremely valuable tips and ideas to make the flying experience pass smoothly.

The advice is broken down into pre-flight, at the airport and on the plane. It covers different age groups, from babies, to 3-6 years and 7 and above. It also contains an insight into the world of celebrity.

You can download the eBook from the Cheapflights blog. With the school holidays fast approaching it is definitely worth a read.

Here is a guide for grandparents travelling with grandchildren:

www.gocompare.com/travel/grandparents-travelling-grandchildren/ .

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By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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