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How to Survive Plane Trips With Small Kids
Practical instructions on snacks, strollers, what to bring on the plane, etc.
Rules for Carry-on Luggage
Get the scoop on the "limited liquid" rules, and what you can carry on the plane: remember, "liquid" includes lotions, gels, salsas, honey, too! On the plus side, exceptions are made for baby formula and baby food.
Air Travel With an Infant
About.com's Guide for Air Travel takes you from the planning stages (- passport, insurance, booking a seat), to At The Airport, On the Plane, use of strollers, and more.
Car Seat Use on Airplanes
Tips from the Safe Ride News site on using car seats on airplanes, and more. Tip: a combined car-seat- stroller unit is the easiest way to get your car-seat on the plane.
Health Concerns: Dehydration
Planes are very dehydrating, especially for babies. Read tips for easing dehydration.
Stuck at the Airport?
Expedia has details about how to pass time at many major airports: kids' play areas, how to go into town, etc.
Summer Air Travel Tips
Air travel in summer can get nightmarish, with crowded airports and overbooked flights plus summer storms; read survival tips.
More about Family Air Travel
Including kids flying alone, pregnancy and flying, and air travel for family emergencies.

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