An infant is considered a baby who is over seven days-old and not yet turned two.WestJet‘s regular seats are actually decent in terms of size and pitch. Almost every seat comes with seat-back entertainment. It’s usually live TV but there is always a kids’ channel or two. However, ...
Flying Southwestmeant we had to figure out their unusual boarding procedures, but ultimately (since it wasn’t a full flight) we did not have togate check his car seat(we didn’t buy our son a seat), and we were able to bring him on board andkeep him in his seat. It’s safest...
If you have a fancy stroller I wouldn’t bring it on the plane.Airlines break strollers (it happened to us a few times before we got a travel stroller)and unfortunately many airlines (eg. Southwest) have a small print saying they’re not responsible for the damage. Imagine getting your b...
If your baby likes movement, ask if it’s okay to stand with your baby in the back of the plane for a little while. During our first flight when Chase was really fussy, it was very helpful for me to be able to stand up with him and walk to the back of the plane to bounce and...
If you do buy a seat for your baby, some airlines, like Southwest, offer a reduced “infant fare.” Plan around nap schedules If you can get your baby to fall asleep on the plane, the flight may seem to go by more quickly — but many parents find that with the excitement of ...
As much as possible, we try hard to fly airlines that offer curbside check-in at Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Of course, there’s kind of no way to foresee when these services will be available, but we’ve found that Southwest, for example, almost always has it. ...
Expect to pay around $125 each way for your pet to join you in the cabin on major carriers, though Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines are still below $100. Buying the right carrier Your carrier is the key to a successful journey. Because your pet will spend the entire journey in it...
Even the most experienced travelers may be feeling some anxiety in the aftermath of the July 6th crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 at San Francisco International Airport and the rough landing of a Southwest Airlines plane with collapsed nose gear on July 22 at LaGuardia Airport. “There are ...
Even the most experienced travelers may be feeling some anxiety in the aftermath of the July 6th crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 at San Francisco International Airport and the rough landing of a Southwest Airlines plane with collapsed nose gear on July 22 at LaGuardia Airport. “There are ...
welcoming our son — Delta, American Airlines, and Aer Lingus — we think American is the best for families with small kids. However, the differences were subtle, and our experiences may not be typical. We’ve heard Southwest is particularly family-friendly but haven’t flown with them yet....