Tips for Flying with Kids

Find advice for keeping kids happy on plane trips, for plane travel during peak season, for fear of flying, and more.

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Smart Parent's Guide to Flying with Kids
Flying with young kids? Follow these tried-and-tested travel tips for a more stress-free family flight.
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10 Golden Rules for Landing a Cheap Summer Flight
Looking to snag cheap flights for your summer getaway? CheapAir.com crunched the data to find the best airfare deals all season long.
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12 Essential Air Travel Hacks Seen on Pinterest
These genius airport and plane hacks will change the way you fly. Pin away for better trips with kids.
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6 Terrific Products That Prevent Motion Sickness
If your child is among the millions of youngsters susceptible to motion sickness, here are tried-and-true solutions that families swear by.
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Does My Child Need ID to Fly?
Does your child need some form of identification to board a plane? It depends. There are situations where ID is required and others where it is not.
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The Airline Lost My Bag. Now What?
Airlines are losing many fewer bags than they used to. Still, that's little consolation if it happens to you.
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6 Things to Disinfect Every Time You Fly
Did you pack antibacterial wipes? A new study reveals that some items in airports and on planes are germier than you may realize.
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What to Pack in Your Carry-On Bag When Flying with Kids
Flying with kids? Don't know what to bring onboard the plane? Here's a list of must-have items to pack in your carry-on bag.
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Exactly When to Book Flights to Get the Cheapest Price
When is the ideal time to book plane tickets? CheapAir.com crunched the stats on millions of flights and came up with a magic window of opportunity.
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The Facts About REAL ID and Your Family Vacation
Planning on flying to your family vacation destination? Here's what you need to know about REAL ID, the new traveler identification.
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Know Your Rights If Your Flight is Cancelled or Delayed
Has your flight been delayed or cancelled? Know where you stand with Airfarewatchdog's online guide to passenger rights.
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Family Early Boarding Policies on Major Airlines
Family early boarding policies on major airlines: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, United, and Virgin America.
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4 Ways Your Kid Could Get Your Family Kicked Off a Flight
Could your precious little darling get your family booted off a plane? While highly unlikely, here's how it could happen.
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New Air Travel Fees Make Flying More Expensive
Airline ticket prices went up in July 2014, thanks to new increases in security and airport fees.
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