Some of you will have read a version of this post previously. It was removed from the blog as a result of hacking and I am re-posting. Although I am not a single parent I frequently travel as a lone parent between my home in Cairns and Australia’s southern cities with my two and four…
Here is a summary of what some of the most popular airlines offer traveling families. Qantas Children’s fares – On international flights Lap children pay 10% of the adult fare. Qantas occasionally offers special children’s airfares. Check with Qantas whether these are available prior to booking your planned flight. Children’s luggage allowance – Children travelling…
The following list details the services offered by a range of family oriented airlines. While the services offered vary by class this summary details the services economy class passengers receive. These details were true at the time of writing things may change. Always confirm your specific luggage allowances directly with the airline once you have…
In our modern world many of us, myself included live away from our loved ones. One of the first things we want to do when we welcome a new baby into our lives is to introduce them to family. Unfortunately flying may potentially place a newborn at risk of illness. Before you book your flights…
We all hope it won’t happen, however delays and flight cancellations are not uncommon. When traveling with a baby or small child unexpected delays can stretch our parental coping skills to the limit. Here are a few tips to help minimize the damage if your fight plans are altered. If you belong to an airline’s…
In my previous life I was well traveled. Both work and play led me to all continents bar South America, and I loved it. A little over three years ago a pocket sized bundle of rambunctious energy entered my life. While pregnant I had accepted an invitation to speak at a conference in Italy when…
My three month old baby developed his first cold the evening before we were due to fly from Rome to New York. The first leg of the journey the poor little man screamed the entire way. By the end I was in tears too, not just because of my baby’s distress but also as a…