traveling with children

Not a flight I would want to be on, at least not on the lower deck: SIXTY children have been hit by suspected food poisoning on a seven-hour flight from Dubai to London. The children, who belong to a choir called Only Kids Aloud, were returning home from a performance in Cape Town, South...

When I flew internationally last year I took an empty bottle for my 2yo and filled it up with milk from the coffee machine. By the time we boarded and ready for take off it had cooled enough for her to drink it while making the climb and keeping her ears popped.

Hello fellow AFF, A quick question, I am heading domestically with 2 kids tomorrow, (only BNE to SYD) but my wife is instant that we need to take a bottle of milk for each of the kids as it will be a tricky time of the day. My question us, as I have never flown with kids before, is can I pack...

Yet another man hate article based on sexual stereotypes. Why this type of misandry is allowed to be published is beyond me. However, it needs to be exposed and called out. It's an old and oft repeated canard but because the accused is male it's apparently acceptable.

11 April 2014 Virgin Australia today launched the ‘High Flyer Passport’, a new initiative designed to recognise Australia’s youngest flyers. Available from today across Virgin Australia’s domestic and international network, the passport encourages travellers aged 10 and under to collect...

Just wondering what the situation is if an adult using a legitimately obtained guest pass accesses the lounge and is traveling with two children, in this case aged 1 and 4? If the pax had status, the normal and generous QFF rules re lounge access for children would apply. As they don't and are...

I'm seeking your experiences of flying on Christmas Eve or Day to Europe with 2 small kids. If we went this year, they would be 18mths and 5, but the somewhat sad state of finances mean it is more likely to be the year after. Have you done it and would you do it again? I'm guessing that there...

Hello, I'm hoping that someone can provide some good advice on seating. We have booked a flight with Qantas to Singapore. It is on a 747-400. We are flying with an infant and have asked for a bassinet. The agent advised that we could choose the bassinet seating either behind the Toilets...

I was wondering if anyone can shed some light on an issue. The family (2 adults and 3 kids) are planning on going to Orlando in September. I was wondering what happens to the kids points that are earned on the flight. Can I claim them under my FF membership or do they go to waste? The kids...

Does anyone know if SQ will allow intra-Europe connections on *A partners (with minor backtracking) to be tacked onto the "end" of an Australia-Europe SQ award itinerary - both in terms of whether it's allowed at all, and if so, how it affects the points-price? The reason for asking, in case...

Interesting article which I thought of sharing...nothing to do with flying, which is why it's in Playground forum. Don't have children unless you are ready to marry, says judge - Telegraph

I found out recently that my nephews have never flown. They are in their teens. I'd like to take them on a short haul domestic flight. Do I need written approval from their parents? I have the same surname as them. I did look at a flight which include BNE to SYD on QF8. That would require...

I've got a family holiday in a few weeks, flying EK A380 both ways but booked through Emirates out and Qantas return. I will have Gold status with each airline separately. Is there any chance of getting my two children (4 & 6) into the Emirates lounge as well as my wife?

Hi guys and gals, Am 1 flight away from WP (yippee!) anyway, am already planning some family international trips out of Sydney. My question is can I guest my wife and child 2.5 years old or only 1 of them? I.e does a young child count as an extra guest? I presume it wouldn't but I don't...

Hi All Due to a change in school scheduling for next year, our eldest daughter will be unable to join us on our family holiday until mid way through the trip. She turns 12 on the 11th of March and is able to travel on the 9th of March after her school camp. On the 9th we will be in Kuala...

I have preselected two economy exit row seats on an SQ A380 (80E and 80D), and have booked our three kids behind us. They will be 12, 11 and 8 when we travel. Someone suggested we may not be able to sit there as we are responsible for children, even if they are not in the exit row. We are...

I spent today clearing out a lot of junk sitting around in my room at my parent's place, and re-discovered my collection of free stuff from airlines from when I was a kid. I've got Hunt with Hooroo! (Where's Wally style) puzzle books from Qantas, a few Cathay Pacific backpacks stuffed with...

Hey everyone, just come across a little quirk booking flights for new years. Looking at some flights where kids are involved and the children in question turn 12 during the trip, the day before the return leg. Whats the Virgin policy on this with regards to booking as an adult/ child? 2 sets of...

Hello, Looking at flights for my wife and 2 children 5 & 3, Y class Dublin - Melbourne between jan 15 - 20th, prefer the weekend of the 18 - 19th. Travel time inside 29 hrs with max transit of 4 hours or the kids will go nuts. EY & EK are most direct only 1 stop but most expensive, 2 stops...