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Crying Babies on Planes Aren’t the Problem: This Group is Worse

There’s this misconception out there that babies shouldn’t be allowed on planes. It’s often perpetuated by social media – travelers sharing their nightmare scenarios. No wonder parents are terrified to fly with their children. But parents: take solace. Because your child isn’t the problem. There’s another passenger out there more annoying than crying babies on …

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How to Protect Your Stroller When Flying + Airport Security Tips

Maybe you’ve heard the luggage horror stories. Suitcases and electronics (even guitars) getting banged up as they make their way through airport baggage handling. It’s natural to be concerned about shipping your stroller off, only to have it returned all dinged up. And while baggage handling damage to strollers isn’t super common, there are steps …

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Dad and son resting on a long haul flight with United Airlines

Help Your Toddler Sleep on the Plane by Avoiding These Mistakes

Getting your toddler to sleep is hard under optimal conditions. Throw a plane into the mix and you’ve got your work cut out for you. But getting your toddler to sleep on the plane is possible. Here are some common mistakes parents make that can prevent sleepy toddler time. Forcing schedules If I could only …

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4-year-old taking a picture from Vtech Kidizoom Camera | travel toy for kids

15 Best Travel Toys for Toddlers on Planes, According to Frequent Flyers

The toddler age is arguably the most challenging time to fly with kids. They’re nailing the whole walking thing, so they don’t want to sit still. Instead they’d rather show off the newly acquired skill to half the plane. Plus, they’re becoming social butterflies and want to see literally everyone but you. But don’t let …

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Dad and daughter waiting for a flight at Chicago Ohare Airport

How Does Flying Standby Work in 2021: The Complete Guide

We get these questions all the time: how does flying standby work? How can I fly standby? Why should I fly standby? And it always pains me to give the unhelpful answer “it’s not usually beneficial to most people”. Because it until recently, it wasn’t. Flying standby was synonymous with airline benefits. Or irregular operations. …

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Flying standby with a buddy pass | a view outside the Frankfurt Airport

The Ultimate Guide to Flying with a Buddy Pass

Jet-setting across the globe to your dream destination—for a fraction of the cost. Sounds dreamy, but possible if you’re flying with a buddy pass. Working in the airline industry myself, I’ve had the privilege to travel all over the world using my airline benefits. And one of those benefits is the buddy pass. It’s not …

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Woman boards a Lufthansa flight as a non rev passenger

What Is Non-Rev Travel? Breaking It Down for Newbie Standby Travelers

If you’re new to the airline industry, you’ll quickly find these terms thrown around everywhere. What is non-rev travel? How does flying standby work? We’re breaking everything down for all our newbie standby traveler friends. We’ve been at this non-rev travel thing for several years and want to share what it’s like for any beginner …

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