How to fly with a child on an airplane: life hacks for traveling in winter

Special rates for children

Airplane tickets are sold separately for children and adults, so you have a legal way to save money.

If the child is under 2 years old, then the infant rate is suitable for you. The baby will sit in your arms, and you will have to pay only 10% of the cost of the full fare for the ticket.

Child fare is suitable for children from 2 to 11 years old, such a ticket costs about 50% of the adult fare, sometimes more.

The child will have a separate seat on the plane.

Children over 12 years old fly at full cost if there are no youth fares.

Documents for the child

To fly abroad, you will need to have a small package of documents for your child, namely:

• Birth certificate,
• International passport.
• Visa if required.

Flight date and time

Choose less congested flights if you have plenty to choose from. So you will have the opportunity to get a separate seat for the child, even if you did not buy it. Traditionally, flights from Tuesday to Thursday are considered less in demand.

It is better to take tickets for the morning, the child is not tired yet, so he will be in a good mood.

Baby food

As you know, airplanes have restrictions on the entry of liquids into the cabin. Fortunately, mothers will not have to worry about feeding the baby, you will be allowed to take a bottle (or even several) of breast milk anyway.

The most difficult period of the flight

Little guys often cry, start screaming and be capricious when the plane takes off or lands, this is due to the fact that they feel pain in their ears due to pressure. If you have a baby, you can keep him busy with feeding; for older children, juices, water and even sweet candy can help. Good luck!

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