FLYING WITH FAMILIES: COMMON PROBLEMS AND YOUR RIGHTS AS PASSENGERS | FLIGHTLAYAWAY
Family travel is tough, especially if you are flying with children. Young children can oftentimes feel stressed or fussy during a flight, especially if it is their first time in the air. Since many people — including families with children — are starting to travel again, it’s important to watch out for some common problems and to know what your rights are. We’ve put together some family travel tips for you so that you can be ready for anything! What to prepare before air travel with kids Problem 1: Different age requirements when flying with airlines When you are flying with kids, airlines will have a minimum age requirement for infants. Generally speaking, most airlines will only allow your infant to fly if they are at least 14 days old. There are some airlines that do allow children as young as 2 days old to fly, but you will likely be asked for a doctor’s note to prove that it is safe for them to travel. Be sure to take this into account when you do decide to fly with a ...