Are you taking a family vacation soon? If you are, you may be looking for some guidance, especially if you and your family are traveling by plane.As stressful as it can sometimes be planning a trip and flying with a family, there are some steps you can take to ensure everyone has a good time.
One of the first things you will want to do is make your airline reservations early. You will likely be better off when doing so, for a number of different reasons. Perhaps the greatest reason is the comfort and peace of mind you get from knowing all of your travel arrangements are out of the way.
As for packing for your flight, you will want to make sure your children’s bags are properly packed. Not only will you want to make sure they have all the necessary supplies for your vacation, but you will also want to make sure they have items for the plane ride as well. Each person gets to have one carry-on bag. You will want to make sure that each of your kids have one.
Speaking of carry-on bags for your children, be sure to fill them will fun activities for the plane ride. What you choose will all depend on your child’s age.
Younger kids, for example, may enjoy books and a few small toys. For older children, portable DVD players, handheld video games, toys and magazines are safe bets.
Make sure you also bring extra snacks. This is important, because you don’t want to have to spend too much money at the airport. It can get costly to feed a whole family, even just with snacks.
For the same reason, try to have everyone eat a full meal before you leave for the airport. This step, combined with your extra snacks, can help reduce hunger, possibly resulting in shared meals during airport layovers, which can also help you save money.
As for drinks, do not bring any with you to the airport, unless you have a newborn or an infant. If you have a baby, bring a prepared bottle of formula, but make sure to have some dry formula powder with you to prepare during a layover, too.
Drinks, with the exception of drinks for kids, are not allowed past airport security checkpoints nowadays and will have to be thrown away. When buying drinks at the airport, past security, look for items that are reasonably priced or see if some family members can share a drink.
When you arrive at the airport, stay together. Also, be sure to set ground rules with your children. These rules should include sticking together, not speaking to strangers, etc.
In fact, you will want to help each other out. If you have an older child, like a teenager, for example, let them help you with finding the right gate, carrying bags, or keeping younger children occupied. Your trip will likely be much less stressful when everyone works together.
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