The day to go on holiday has finally come. Everyone is excited, you have packed all your stuff and you are on your way to the airport in plenty of time, but for what? A delayed or cancelled flight. This inconvenience completely takes over what is meant to be the start of a great trip abroad. It can be hard enough to deal with it alone, but when you throw little ones into the picture, the stress is usually much more overwhelming.
When it comes to entertaining kids without technology, it can be a difficult
task, especially when you are in an airport and delays or cancellations can
take many hours, even days to sort themselves out. Finding things to entertain
your child after a delayed or cancelled flight is every parent’s nightmare, but
to ease the task, you should always prepare yourself for the worst. To help you
out, the following tips and advice are here to guide you on how to deal with
this bother with your children.
Compensation
When a flight is delayed or cancelled, you can
always expect some kind of compensation for the fault of the flight company. It
is your right to claim, especially when it comes to larger companies, such as Flybe, as they should be experienced and prepared enough to avoid
these situations as best as they can. With technology and transport, nothing is
guaranteed to run smoothly, which may make you question your rights. So, to
help you out, visit the online legal service Flightright.co.uk. Their mission
is to aid air passengers and enforce their rights. They are committed to
translating being right, to proven right. With many press reviews, awards and
success stories, Flightright is the first place you should contact if you have
to go through the gruelling process of a delayed or cancelled flight with your
children.
Distractions
Making sure you have entertainment for the kids is always a must. You
will most likely have something for the plane journey and for the holiday when
you need a little peace and quiet. Movies, snacks and toys are just some of the
extras you should consider. Just bring as many activities as you can to
entertain your children at the airport. Before you leave to go to the airport,
make sure any devices you use are fully charged and that you have a charger on
hand if necessary. Portable chargers are brilliant if you can’t find a socket
to plug in your device. Having a blanket and some kind of pillow that is
compact and easy to carry around is also a great idea if your kids are feeling
a little sleepy. If you have distractions and they get engrossed in them, then
that is one extra thing you don’t have to worry about whilst you sort out rearrangements.
Play Areas
In Europe, many airports have play areas for
children inside. This is really handy if you are travelling with small children
and is a fantastic way to keep them happy and entertained if your flight is
delayed or cancelled. There are many airport terminals that are kid-friendly. If you
are unsure if the airport you are in has one, then all you need to do is ask;
it will definitely be worth it.
Plane Watch
Luckily for you, every airport has its own unique
form of entertainment and this is plane take-offs and landings. Making up a
game with your children is a brilliant way to keep them occupied and can even
teach the younger ones a thing or two. Counting the planes, reading the names
of the brands, stating the colours and guessing where the planes have come
from/are going to are all small but informational things that can occupy your
kids. At most airports, you can expect to find observation decks where you can
see all the plane departures and arrivals on the runway. This modern-day
transport is bound to grasp the attention of your children, no matter what age
they are.
Food
Keeping the tummies of your little ones full is key
to having a happy child. Packing yourself some tasty treats from home will
definitely come in handy if your flight is delayed or cancelled and will also
save you a few pennies. The prices airports charge are considerably more than
the normal world, so to avoid these pesky fees, having food on hand is great.
This way, your kids can be full and satisfied, but if they want something
specific or see something they like in the airport, you can get it for them
without having to worry about the cost and whether or not it will fill them up
(because they have already been well fed).
Keeping calm, patient and being prepared will make
travelling with children much easier for you. You can’t predict delays or
cancellations, but knowing how to deal with the issue is the best way to reduce
the stress you experience. Hopefully, these tips will come in handy if you are
unfortunate enough to experience this inconvenience.
Do you have any top tips to share when flying with children? Please do leave them in the comments below!
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