Flying with Children

* flights.idealo.co.uk There are a few simple things one can do to make flying with children a relaxed and pleasant experience. For starters wet-wipes, some zip-lock bags and spare outfits for the little one as well as for oneself are always a good idea. Chewing-gum helps to ameliorate the ear pressure experienced during take-off and landing while an iPad or toys can make time zip by. Popular flight comparison, flights.idealo.co.uk, analysed the top six airlines operating in the UK to investigate the benefits they offer for passengers travelling with children. FLYING WITH CHILDREN BRITISH AIRWAYS VIRGIN ATLANTIC MONARCH AIRWAYS EASYJET RYANAIR FLYBE Free travel NO NO NO NO NO NO for infants 10% of adult fare 10% of adult fare £30 per flight sector 12% of adult net fare Short haul £35 £20 per flight under 2? Long haul £99 sector Reduced fares YES YES NO NO NO YES for children 75% 75% Children pay full adult fare Children pay full adult fare Children pay full adult fare 66% over 2? YES YES NO YES NO NO Free seat £10 for reserving seats Seats are allocated reservation? From £8 per person/flight Free baggage allowance Hand luggage with items necessary for flight .29 kg 10 kg Only buggy can be taken free of charge Only buggy can be taken free of charge Only buggy can be taken free of charge max. max. for infants? YES YES YES YES YES YES Can pushchairs be taken to the gate? Free priority boarding for families? 1 YES YES YES YES NO YES YES YES NO NO NO NO In-flight carrycots? Max. weight 27.5lb III until 12 months, max. 20lb/24lb YES YES NO NO NO NO Free kid's meals? Age: 2-12 years For babies and kids YES YES NO NO NO NO Free kid's Depending on flight duration/ departure airport Kids packs and in-flight entertainment entertainment? Unaccompanied Minor service from what age? Extra costs from 75 USD No UM service available No UM service available No UM service available £39 per child/flight Minimum age for children to 12 16 16 14 16 12 travel alone? Please note: the information provided is for guidance purposes only. Exceptions and changes may occur. Please check with the airline before booking flights.