Choosing a baby friendly airline

Hello Everyone,

One of our facebook friends recently left us this post...

Hi everybody,
did anyone make good or bad experiences when flying with your baby with Ryanair?
...Thanks,
Regina

So I did a little research and wanted to share with you a few things you should be aware of when choosing your airline. I haven't covered all the airlines... yet, but here are a few to get you started. I discovered that in the 2010 Holiday Extras.com Customer Awards Swiss air was voted as most recommended airline for travelling with babies, with Aer Lingus winning the coveted award in 2009. We have done posts in the past with travel tips for mothers travelling to Australia so be sure to check out our travel page before you jet off...

Swiss Air

Ryan Air
- Has baby changing facilities
- For most flight allows pushchairs to be taken to the aircraft door but you should check conditions
- Does not have a specialised baby and child menu but various snacks are available
- Does not heat baby food or formula milk
- Does not provide any free activities to keep your children entertained during the flight

Aer Lingus

- Has baby changing facilities
- Pushchairs must be checked in but can be delivered to you at the gate
- Has specialised children's menu that can be ordered through the reservations office
- Food and bottle warming facilities are on board and the cabin crew will do this for you- Travel cots are available for long haul flights

Qantas

- Has baby changing facilities
- Pushchairs must be checked in but can be delivered to you at the gate
- Has specialised children's, toddler and baby meals that can be ordered when booking your flight
- Food and bottle warming facilities are on board and the cabin crew will do this for you
- Travel bassinets can be reserved when booking your flights- The aircraft has a limited supply of nappies and baby wipes for all those emergencies
- Complimentary kid's kits are available for your children's in flight entertainment

Emirates
 - Has baby changing facilities
- Pushchairs may be carried on board
- Has specialised children's, toddler and baby meals that can be ordered when booking your flight
- Food and bottle warming facilities are on board and the cabin crew will do this for you
- Travel bassinets can be reserved when booking your flights
- The aircraft has a limited supply of nappies and baby wipes for all those emergencies
- Complimentary kid's kits are available for your children's in flight entertainment

Hope you find this helpful, for more helpful travel tips pop over to our travel page.


Angi , Tara and the Jetsetting Babies

xxx