Winter break is almost upon us. For lucky Canadian families, that means an escape to somewhere warm, if not downright hot. It also means a trip to the airport. And that's the downside.
Getting kids through the airport can be challenging, so we turned to our friend at Travelocity, the ever-helpful Roaming Gnome, for some help.
Roaming Gnome really rocks! (Travelocity Canada)
Compliments of our friends at Travelocity, here are three tips to take make the airport experience for you and your children a little less stressful:
Consider flight times: A 6 a.m. flight may not be suitable for younger children. Consider booking non-stop flights, rather than changing planes with your kids and carry-on in tow.
Speed-up airport check-in: Whiz through airport check-in by gate-checking bulkier items, such as strollers, and preparing effectively for security check-in points. If you’re travelling internationally, have your kids wear comfortable and easy slip-on shoes as opposed to sandals or lace up runners as they will have to remove them for security. And don’t forget to take advantage of web check-in when it’s available.
When travelling think about food and hydration: The last thing you want is a cranky youngster on your hands. To avoid tantrums, pack an empty plastic drink bottle ahead of time and have the flight attendant fill it up during the flight. And keep a supply of snacks like Cheerios and fruit rollups with you, in case the kids get hungry.
(Source: Travelocity Canada)
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