How to Prepare for a Long Haul Flight with Kids
Posted by in Airline Travel on Jun 19th, 2019 | Comments Off on How to Prepare for a Long Haul Flight with Kids
Most people find long haul flights boring. Cramped positions, boredom and too much TV make these flights challenging especially for those traveling with kids. If you must take a long haul flight with children, here are guidelines to help you prepare for it.
Arrange Legal Documents Properly
Even children are now required to have passports. These include toddlers and infants taking international flights. Passport processing takes time. And even if a passport is not required where you are traveling to, it’s important to have certified birth certificate copies of your child. Your airline might ask you to produce a birth certificate though it is trumped by a passport.
For divorced travelers, authorities require them to produce a non-custodial parent’s letter to show that they are aware and in agreement with you to travel with the kid. It’s also important that you carry insurance documents and have a backup copy somewhere.
Get Necessary Vaccinations Early
You may need to get some vaccinations early depending on the age of your child and your destination. Ask your doctor about the vaccinations that you need and when to get them depending on your destination and travel time. Also get prescription copies, medical history, and contact information of your doctor.
Take a Night Flight
If your kids stay up during the day, they will theoretically be ready to sleep once you board the airplane. However, the airplane presents a different environment. That means your kid might still have a hard time sleeping. Nevertheless, flying at night can still help and this can ease part of your flight.
Stop-over Midway
If you intend to fly more than 12 hours, consider having a stopover in the middle of the trip. This will eliminate travel boredom and break up jet lag as well.
Follow these tips to prepare for a long haul flight with kids and your experience will be somehow better.
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