TIPS - Planning the Flights

The most important aspect of taking a long-haul trip is the preparation. When planning your trip it’s important to consider the flights and not just concentrate on the holiday. The flights may only be 24 hrs or so of the trip but a bad experience can coour the rest of the trip.

When shopping for flights, aside from price, there are several things to take into consideration:
- Facilities and amenities for babies onboard the plane – does the airline have bassinettes for babies? What type are they? What is weight limit? Can you pre book a bassinette?
- Food and nappies/diapers – do they supply and infant meal? Do they keep supplies of baby food and nappies/diapers on board?
- Reputation – what do other people have to say about their experiences with the airline?
- Added extras – do they have a “Sky Nanny” or dedicated services for families?