Flights to Road trips
In this day and age we all fly often. And
sometimes we have to take our little loved ones along. Many find the prospect of a baby on a journey
intimidating. What will happen to the routine we developed? Will bub be
stressed? Will I be stressed?
Fear not parents! If you plan and prepare
before you head out, family travel will be fun, invigorating and memorable.
Look at it as family time. It is a great chance to bond, experience new things
together and enjoy heaps of quality time.
Let’s start with booking flights and go
through the process step by step highlighting important points and tips.
Booking a flight
When booking, try to get a night flight. It’s
so much easier when bub has the natural tendency to sleep. From experience it
generally works. In any case it will increase the chances of you enjoying some
peace and quite, unless of course bubs is nocturnal. If that is the case do the
opposite and book a day flight. In any case the logic is don’t resist the
elements. If it is feasible go with nature not against it.
Book a seat with plenty of floor space. A
first row is the best. Plenty of floor space means bubs don’t have to be on you
all the time. Plus your range of entertainment options will increase
dramatically once you “own” some floor space. The isles between the rows are
not a good alternative because they tend to be busy with traffic (The service
trollies are the worst).
Many airlines fly infants up to the age of 24
months free. You can use it to save a few dollars if you know you are going to
fly somewhere in the future after bubs will be older than 24 months. Simply
purchase the family ticket in advance, before the freebee age is over. Many
airlines and travel agents will issue open tickets for up to a year. So, you
don’t even have to commit to a certain date.
Gal Ziv
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