Depending on where you’re headed, flying with an infant on a lap could mean hours with an often squirmy and sweaty baby. Many parents prefer to pay extra for an extra seat, but it’s only possible if you bring a car seat for your baby to sit in. On top of the obvious – extra...
Some airlines, like Southwest, require infants to be at least two weeks old. If you’retraveling with Delta, if you baby is under 7 days old, you’ll need a doctor’s note to fly. So be sure to check before you book if you’re needing to fly shortly after your baby is born. Be...
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 ...
See Southwest's full pet policyhere. Spirit Airlines Pet fee: $125 Pets allowed: Dogs, cats, birds (with the exception of flights to or from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) or rabbits (with the exception of flights to or from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Des...
Tips for Flying with a Kayak If you do insist on taking your kayak with you on your flight, here are some tips for packing your kayak, and getting it onto the plane. - Always use a kayak bag to protect the kayak - Wrap the kayak in cloth/blanket/bubble wrap to disguise it - ...
Pterosaurs dominated Mesozoic skies with their intimidating wingspans. But first, they needed to walk around on the ground. A study published October 4 in the journal Current Biology found that the adaptations in their hands and feet from their earlier tree and ground-dwelling days likely played...
Yesterday I suggested pre-boarding with your baby.With toddlers, I don’t think this is the best course of action. The last thing you want ismoretime on the plane. The exception to this, obviously, is on flights where there are no seat assignments. Southwest allows families with small chi...
Flying with a Baby for the First Time: My Takeaways For those of you who may have traveling with a baby for the first time on your radar soon, here are a few things we did that made our experience a little easier: Explain that this is your first time traveling with your baby when ...
) Neither totes are true baby bags, but I’ve never been a big fan of true baby bags to begin with, as I feel like they have a whole lot of unnecessary compartments and therefore end up holding less and being bulkier. Right now, I reach forthe MZ Wallace totethe most because it’...
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....