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I will be traveling from the UK to Ireland with Aer Lingus soon, I will be bringing my baby and will obviously need to take the pushchair with me, I have a travel system which is the stroller with a car seat attached, will I have to pay extra to bring it with me? Thanks!
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No you shouldn't I flew with Ryainair and these B- ards! would charge you for Oxygen if they could! and they never charged for a Pushchair . What Airlines do is tag your chair as if it is checked in bag at the ticket desk then you wheel it to the aircraft and at the bottom of the steps they will take it off you and give it back when you land. if there is an airbridge on arrival you might have to sweet talk the cabin crew to ask the ground crew to carry it up the stairs. I know in France they will refuse but that's typical there . Dublin they should be nicer Good luck! PS if you stroller is in two pices make sure you tell the staff they may have to septate it and tag both pieces. Last word NO you should not have to pay anything! good luck!
No you shouldn't I flew with Ryainair and these B- ards! would charge you for Oxygen if they could! and they never charged for a Pushchair . What Airlines do is tag your chair as if it is checked in bag at the ticket desk then you wheel it to the aircraft and at the bottom of the steps they will take it off you and give it back when you land. if there is an airbridge on arrival you might have to sweet talk the cabin crew to ask the ground crew to carry it up the stairs. I know in France they will refuse but that's typical there . Dublin they should be nicer Good luck! PS if you stroller is in two pices make sure you tell the staff they may have to septate it and tag both pieces. Last word NO you should not have to pay anything! good luck!
flying with 2 children on my own- air regulations?
melanie g
i am planning to move from dublin to shanghai. quiestion is: can i take a flight with a 5 yrs old and a 3-4 month old baby? i will be alone at the time of travelling with them. is it possible to do so? (i heard that it has to be 1 child for 1 adult)please help? cheers.
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I've been flying internationally with my children since they were 2 months (now 7&5), and I fly with them by myself at least 3 times a year.
The only time the one child per one adult rule applies is when you have two children who are flying as lap children (do not need a seat). This is free for children under the age of 2.
Here are some tips that I use when traveling and I hope they will help you:
1.) I advise using a CRS (Child Restraint System) because it is safe for the child - especially during turbulence, makes them feel secure, is more comfortable for both parent and child, and gives you the opportunity to relax a bit. It is also a good idea for you oldest child as well because the seat belts can not properly restrain a child so young.
A CRS is an airline-approved alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is approved for use on aircraft and for use in motor vehicles.
Many airlines offer half-price tickets so parents can be guaranteed that their child can travel in a CRS device. Parents should call their airline to ask for a discount and/or ask what the airline's policy is for using empty seats.
If you do choose to allow your youngest to fly as a lap child, the steward/stewardess should place you in a front seat where you will have more room. Most airlines will provide you with a special baby seat belt that hooks onto yours so your child can be buckled up as well. They should also give you a crib type thing that attaches to the front wall to put your child in (however you can not uses this during take-off and landing, or during turbulance).
2.) For take-offs and landings, the best thing you can do is if your youngest is still nursing, make sure to nurse him/her. If he/she is not nursing, give him/her a bottle to drink (milk, water, juice - it doesn't matter) or a pacifier. For your older child, give him/her something to drink, or a candy (I like sugar-free ones) to suck on.
Another trick that can be used on either is if they are not taking to the pacifier,wanting to drink, nurse, or suck on candy, gently rub their necks from the chin down to the chest several times - this will cause a swallowing motion which will help with the ears popping.
3.) Make sure to pack plenty of things to entertain your children. A few of their favorite toys, books, a portable DVD player and one or two movies if you have one, and any comfort things such as a blankie. The Fa's will also provide you with a toy or coloring book for your children also.
4.)Take your oldest child to the store and buy him/her a small carry-on bag that he/she gets to pick out. Also let him/her buy a few new (but inexpensive) toys that will be used only once he/she is on the plane. Be sure to buy a few without him/her seeing so he/she will have a surprise when he/she opens his/her bag on the plane.
5.) Pack a few instant hot/cold cereals, instant rice, and other just-add-water packets. The stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water upon request. You can also bring non-perishable snack items (I like dried fruit because it's healthy). Drinks will be provided free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request.
6.) Be sure to pack 2-3 changes of clothes for your children. You will need this in case they get sick, spill something on themselves, or in case your luggage gets lost. Also bring any medications that you might need for they should they get sick. Do NOT give your children medicine with the hopes of it making them sleep. This is not only cruel, but dangerous as well.
7.) Last but not least, if help is offered to you, take it.
I hope you have a great trip, and if I can be of any more assistance, please feel free to contact me
I've been flying internationally with my children since they were 2 months (now 7&5), and I fly with them by myself at least 3 times a year.
The only time the one child per one adult rule applies is when you have two children who are flying as lap children (do not need a seat). This is free for children under the age of 2.
Here are some tips that I use when traveling and I hope they will help you:
1.) I advise using a CRS (Child Restraint System) because it is safe for the child - especially during turbulence, makes them feel secure, is more comfortable for both parent and child, and gives you the opportunity to relax a bit. It is also a good idea for you oldest child as well because the seat belts can not properly restrain a child so young.
A CRS is an airline-approved alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is approved for use on aircraft and for use in motor vehicles.
Many airlines offer half-price tickets so parents can be guaranteed that their child can travel in a CRS device. Parents should call their airline to ask for a discount and/or ask what the airline's policy is for using empty seats.
If you do choose to allow your youngest to fly as a lap child, the steward/stewardess should place you in a front seat where you will have more room. Most airlines will provide you with a special baby seat belt that hooks onto yours so your child can be buckled up as well. They should also give you a crib type thing that attaches to the front wall to put your child in (however you can not uses this during take-off and landing, or during turbulance).
2.) For take-offs and landings, the best thing you can do is if your youngest is still nursing, make sure to nurse him/her. If he/she is not nursing, give him/her a bottle to drink (milk, water, juice - it doesn't matter) or a pacifier. For your older child, give him/her something to drink, or a candy (I like sugar-free ones) to suck on.
Another trick that can be used on either is if they are not taking to the pacifier,wanting to drink, nurse, or suck on candy, gently rub their necks from the chin down to the chest several times - this will cause a swallowing motion which will help with the ears popping.
3.) Make sure to pack plenty of things to entertain your children. A few of their favorite toys, books, a portable DVD player and one or two movies if you have one, and any comfort things such as a blankie. The Fa's will also provide you with a toy or coloring book for your children also.
4.)Take your oldest child to the store and buy him/her a small carry-on bag that he/she gets to pick out. Also let him/her buy a few new (but inexpensive) toys that will be used only once he/she is on the plane. Be sure to buy a few without him/her seeing so he/she will have a surprise when he/she opens his/her bag on the plane.
5.) Pack a few instant hot/cold cereals, instant rice, and other just-add-water packets. The stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water upon request. You can also bring non-perishable snack items (I like dried fruit because it's healthy). Drinks will be provided free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request.
6.) Be sure to pack 2-3 changes of clothes for your children. You will need this in case they get sick, spill something on themselves, or in case your luggage gets lost. Also bring any medications that you might need for they should they get sick. Do NOT give your children medicine with the hopes of it making them sleep. This is not only cruel, but dangerous as well.
7.) Last but not least, if help is offered to you, take it.
I hope you have a great trip, and if I can be of any more assistance, please feel free to contact me
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