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Flying. Flying has become one of the most common forms of travel, but as airlines get bigger they need to accommodate a larger number of people and their demands.

Flying With Children. Always inform the airline you are traveling with children when you by your tickets. Reservations for infants and children under 2 cannot be made on most online travel sites. You must contact the airline directly.

• • Newborns. Most airlines will not allow a child under seven-days old to travel on any plane. Often if the child is that young they will also require a doctor’s permission slip.
  • Small Children. There is usually two options when traveling with small children, lap or buy a seat. If the child is less than 2-years old they can sit in your lap for domestic flights. Most airlines do not charge for lap children. However, if you feel more comfortable, you can buy a seat and place the child in an FAA approved restraint. Buying a ticket for these children is usually discounted substantially and most car seats are approved. Double-check the airline for FAA requirements. All international flights require children to be in restraints.

Unaccompanied Minors. It’s not uncommon for children to fly alone. Many are seasoned travelers bouncing between parents, friends or relatives. Most airlines will take responsibly of minors for a fee. The cost is usually between $50 and $100 depending on the airline. Additionally, the age requirements may differ. For most, children between the ages of 5 and 7 are only allowed on direct flights. Children between 8 and 14 can fly on connecting flights. The age when children are not required an escort depends on the airline. For example, Delta requires all children under the age of 14 to have an escort whereas with United, children over 12 it’s optional.

Pets. Many airlines accommodate animals of different sizes. You can take them as carry-on, checked as baggage or shipped. Some states require a health certificate. It is suggested to have all veterinary paper work available including shots. Always call the airline or check their website before booking your ticket. Some are more restrictive than others.

Most animals must be 8 to 12-weeks old to fly. The American Veterinary Medical Association suggest not to sedate cats and dogs. This may effect their natural equilibrium and cause injury. Many of these tips and suggestions are for domestic flights in the 48 continental United States. International restrictions and fares may vary.

• Carry-on. Carry on pets must be small enough to fit into a kennel under the seat in front of you. There is usually a fee of about $50 to $100 per animal. Most airlines only accept cats and dogs. Delta will also accept, birds, ferrets, rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs, whereas, SouthWest doesn’t accept pets of any kind.

• Checked Baggage. Larger warm-blooded mammals and birds are usually checked as baggage. Animals must be in comfortable kennels and are taken at the check-in counter and retrieved in baggage claim. They are safely placed under the plane in a pressurized and heated compartment. There is usually a $100 charge for checking your animal. Sometimes it is more difficult for baggage handlers to get your pet to your connecting flight. When booking your flight remember to give yourself between a one and three hour layover.

Traveling with children can be challenging especially if proper arrangements are not made. As such, parents should pack the necessary things that not only keep the children comfortable, but busy during the journey. Failure to this, the children may become jittery and may even make the travel uncomfortable for other in the car. Worse still, the children may fail to enjoy the journey, which is every parent’s nightmare. To make a smooth start, parents should buy the children new toys if the budget allows. The new toy should only be used, once everyone is in the car, as it will provide enough distraction to the children as a start off. Puppets, stuffed animals and dolls can also be parked especially if the children draw comfort from such during meal or nap times.

One should also park snacks, sandwiches and beverages that the children like to provide enough nourishment during the journey. Remember that unlike adults, children do not know how to control their hunger. In addition, spill-free bottles should be brought along as this makes drinking beverages less uneventful. A large cover should be spread where the children will be seated to catch any spills and food crumbs. The parent should avoid packing gravy foods, and instead park foods such as chips and other dry foods, which will cause minimal spills in the cat. Once they are fed, the children will most likely want to take a nap, as such, the parent should pack enough covers and pillows to make nap time in the car comfortable. It is also advisable to pack car games for the children to play with during the journey. If the car has a DVD player, entertaining DVD’s will most likely provide the much-needed distraction to the children who may be bored by the long travel.

Blank papers, pencils, markers, crayons and books should also be packed for the older children. Hand-held video games are also a perfect inclusion for travel. Cartoon based DVD’s are especially appealing to children. Alternatively, one can park different music CD’s that the children. One should also pack enough clothes to last the children the entire time they will be away from home. Parents should be careful enough to check out the weather conditions in their travel destinations. This determines the kind of clothes they pack. One thing to remember is that despite the summer weathers in their destinations, warm clothes should be parked for any weather eventuality.

George De Filippo, owner of Alaska’s Inside Passage Resorts he has spent the fifteen years exploring Alaska. George enjoys sharing his 15 years of adventure travel experience with fellow adventurers. He has had the pleasure of being hosted by many of Alaska’s top lodges and resorts.

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