Travel is up this year and many families are preparing to fly. While the FAA is working 24/7 to get you to your destination safely and efficiently, we have tips to make the trip less stressful. Check out our posts, videos and podcast episodes below.
Parents have choices about their child’s safety when they fly. We recommend that they secure a child under the age of two in a child safety seat or device for the duration of their flight. It's the smart thing to do so that everyone in the family arrives safely at their destination. Help your little ones prepare for their first flight.
What’s the busiest air travel day? Find out!
Do your followers know how to pack that carry-on or checked bag safely? What about tablet, laptops and lithium battery-powered toys? Can you pack food? We’ve got answers.
Are your followers worried about flight delays and weather? The FAA has airport status information and practical tips.
Airlines have policies about what they offer passengers in the event of a flight cancellation. The U.S. Department of Transportation has a helpful dashboard that gives passengers quick access to each airline’s policy about cancellations and an airline family seating dashboard. aWllenges.
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Links:
www.faa.gov/travelers
www.faa.gov/travelers/fly_children
www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/
www.faa.gov/holiday-travel
www.fly.faa.gov
https://www.faa.gov/podcasts/the_air_up_there
Kids' First Flight Video on YouTube
Air Travel Tips Playlist on YouTube
Flying With Kids Playlist on YouTube
Airline Customer Service Dashboard | US Department of Transportation
Airline Family Seating Dashboard | US Department of Transportation
Flying with the family? DYK that the safest place for a small child on an airplane is in a child safety seat or device, NOT on your lap? Get more travel tips at bit.ly/3VHx1Si. #FamilyTravel
Parents: The FAA recommends that you secure your child in a child safety seat or device for the duration of your flight. It's the smart thing to do so that everyone in your family arrives safely at your destination. bit.ly/3VHx1Si #FamilyTravel
Parents: Pack those tablets, laptops and other lithium battery-powered toys, devices and kids' must-haves in your carry-on bag, not in checked luggage. Learn about other dangerous goods and how to pack safely at www.faa.gov/packsafe. #PackSafe
Ready for your trip? The FAA is working around the clock to get you to your destination safely and efficiently. Learn more at bit.ly/3NP6KOZ. #TravelTips
Flying with the family? Be prepared for possible delays. Learn about your airline's commitments regarding cancellations on the @USDOT's Airline Customer Service Dashboard at bit.ly/3KBgsTc
Booking a family flight and you want to sit together? Book early, use the same reservation, confirm with the airline and specify if you have small children that need to sit with a parent. Learn about family seating from @USDOT at bit.ly/FmlySeating.
Flying with family for the holidays? While the kids focus on planes, pilots and pretzels, pack your patience and follow these tips for a less stressful trip. bit.ly/3HEiaUm #FamilyTravel
Parents: Watch this quick video the learn how to install a rear-facing child safety seat on an airplane. Get air travel tips at bit.ly/3VHx1Si.
Parents: Watch this quick video the learn how to install a forward-facing child safety seat on an airplane. Get air travel tips at bit.ly/3VHx1Si.
Air travel. It can be challenging, especially when you add your kids to the mix! Listen as @SafeintheSeat’s Michelle Pratt and FAA new parent Kristen Alsop get real about the joys and stresses of flying with kids. Listen at bit.ly/4402gwv. #FamilyTravel #Airlines
Hey parents! Are your little ones taking an airplane ride for the first time? Watch this video with your kids to help them know what to expect at the airport and on the flight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUAzGy5zHXk&t=4s #FamilyTravel
When it comes to flying safely with kids, who would know better than a mom and flight attendant? @FAAnews spoke with
@afa_cwa's Mary Garton who gave the real on safety and more. Tune in at http://bit.ly/3MQrCpT. #FamilyTravel #Airlines #Podcast
Family air travel doesn’t have to be challenging. In this podcast, @FAAnews spoke with @TSA experts who have practical tips to help you get through airport security with kids like a pro. Listen at http://bit.ly/3VQp7a7. #FamilyTravel #Airlines
When flying with your baby for the first time, extra planning helps. Get yourself and the kids ready for a safe flight with these tips on using car seats, packing snacks, taking airport tours and more. Not sure what an approved car seat is? Go to www.faa.gov/travelers/fly_children.
No matter how you travel, your baby’s safety is your number one priority. In the car and on the plane, buckle up the baby. Keeping your family safe during flight is a click away. www.faa.gov/travelers/fly_children #travel #familytravel #airline
Parents: The FAA recommends that you secure your child in a child safety seat or device for the duration of your flight. It's the smart thing to do so that everyone in your family arrives safely at your destination. #FamilyTravel
Parents: Pack those tablets, laptops and other lithium battery-powered toys, devices and kids' must-haves in your carry-on bag, not in checked luggage. #PackSafe
Ready for your trip? The FAA is working around the clock to get you to your destination safely and efficiently. #TravelTips
Flying with the family? Be prepared for possible delays Learn about your airline's commitments regarding cancellations on the @usdot's Airline Customer Service Dashboard.
Booking a family flight and you want to sit together? Book early, use the same reservation, confirm directly with the airline and specify if you have small children that need to sit with a parent.
Hey parents! Are your little ones taking an airplane ride for the first time? Will they take a bus or train to the plane? What happens with their things in the security line? What about seatbelts and snacks? Watch this video with your kids to help them prepare for this new adventure and know what to expect at the airport and on the flight. #FamilyTravel
When flying with your baby for the first time, the extra planning starts before you even buy the airline tickets. Get yourself and the kids ready for a safe flight with these tips on using car seats, packing snacks, taking airport tours and more.
No matter how you travel, your baby’s safety is your number one priority. In the car and on the plane, buckle up the baby. #travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #familytrip
Ready for your flight? The FAA is working around the clock to get you to your destination safely and efficiently. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3NP6KOZ. #TravelTips
Booking a family flight and you want to sit together? Book early, use the same reservation, confirm directly with the airline and specify if you have small children that need to sit with a parent. Learn more from the U.S. DOT at https://bit.ly/FmlySeating.
Flying with family? While the kids focus on planes, pilots and pretzels, pack your patience and follow these tips for a less stressful trip. https://bit.ly/3HEiaUm #FamilyTravel
Hey parents! Are your little ones taking an airplane ride for the first time? Will they take a bus or train to the plane? What happens with their things in the security line? What about seatbelts and snacks? Watch this video with your kids to help them prepare for this new adventure and know what to expect at the airport and on the flight. Learn more about flying with children at https://www.faa.gov/travelers/fly_children. #FamilyTravel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUAzGy5zHXk
Parents: Pack those tablets, laptops and other lithium battery-powered toys, devices and kids' must-haves in your carry-on bag, not in checked luggage. Learn about other dangerous goods and how to pack safely at www.faa.gov/packsafe. #PackSafe