Anxious air traveler tips from experts

Are you an anxious air traveler? There are many people who feel deeply anxious when it comes to traveling - specifically traveling by plane. According to studies held in the USA, 25 percent of the population feel nervous about flying. It’s a real issue for most people, especially those who suffer from fear of heights or claustrophobia. But, there are ways to fight the flying blues and take control … [Read more...]

Family travel tips for major airport delays

Everyone knows air travel delays are out of our control, and at best, inconvenient. There’s not much families can do about them other than wait and hope for the best. But what about big delays…the ones that can stretch for days? What then? Just about everyone who travels regularly has at least one extreme delay story. Here’s ours, followed by tips for major airport delays, to make the best of a … [Read more...]

Copenhagen Airport

If you find yourself with time to kill with a baby, toddler, or child at Copenhagen Airport (International) this busy family travel season, an oasis awaits on the upper level overlooking the food court. (The only caveat is the lack of an elevator, so if you're traveling with a stroller, be prepared to carry it.) Inside, your kids can expend some energy with the giant-sized Lego blocks, explore the … [Read more...]

Logan International Airport

Boston, Massachusetts If you find yourself flying this holiday season, a layover in Boston wouldn‘t be the worst luck in the world. Logan International Airport's KidPort is a kid's paradise, conveniently located in the Terminal C departure area. Sponsored by Boston Children's Museum, this is much more than a play area; it's a hand's-on learning experience. Of course, after being cooped up on … [Read more...]

Zurich International Airport

Zurich, Switzerland The Zurich/Kloten International Airport is one of the few in the world to offer staffed nursery and play centers for their youngest fliers. Called "family services", the two playspaces are located in Transit A, between the transfer desk and special assistance desk, and in Ground 1, right past security clearance next to the entrance to gates 6069 (Dock E, level 3, above … [Read more...]

Madrid-Barajas International Airport

The cost of airfare for five has kept our family vacations grounded for a couple years now. While our budget restrictions have led to finding many great pit stops while on the road (crammed into a Prius, no less!), I do dream of the (relative) ease of air travel. Especially when an airport really knows how to do it right, such as Madrid-Barajas International. If you find yourself flying to … [Read more...]

Jetterz Kids Club

London Heathrow Airport If you find yourself with restless kids and a layover in Heathrow Airport this summer, Jetterz Kids Club Lounge in Terminal 3 just might be worth its weight in gold. One of several kid-friendly lounges in Heathrow (there are others in both Terminal 1 and 2), Jetterz is located airside, in the transfers check-in area and is open daily. It's not free, but is fully … [Read more...]

Play Area in SEATAC Airport

Ahhh, the layover, everyone's favorite travel hiccup. I don't know about anyone else, but I've spent some of my most miserable parenthood moments on the floor of airport terminals, trying in vain to corral unhappy and overtired kids. Over the course of nine years of travel with children, I've stumbled upon more than one nice airport play space (and 'stumbled upon' really is an apt description, … [Read more...]