Plane Trips Tips

Find practical tips about strollers, snacks, what to bring on the plane to keep kids amused, and more.

Get the scoop on what liquids you can carry on the plane: remember, "liquid" includes lotions, gels, salsas, and honey, too. On the plus side, exceptions are made for baby formula and baby food.

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.

This light-weight seat harness secures your child in the regular airplane seat, so parents don't need to bring a car seat along. Suits kids who weigh between 22 and 44 pounds.

Many kids (and grown-ups) have a fear of flying. Read advice about how to help your child board the plane without being afraid.

Air travel in summer can be a stressful experience, when airports are crowded, lights are overbooked, and many cities get thunderstorms that cause flight delays and cancellations. Read survival tips.

Find advice about reducing the stress of flying during this peak period.

About.com's Guide for Air Travel covers many topics of interest to families including tips about kids flying alone, advice about flying when pregnant, and tips about air travel for family emergencies.

Find tips about how to lock checked bags, how to protect your luggage from damage, and how to find out what airlines will check a bag for free.

Tind out about liquids, medications, carry-on bags, strollers, car seats and other items that passengers can bring on airplanes (or not.)