Child-friendly flights

By Jonathan Vickery

Unfortunately, it's not possible to book a child-free flight. Research by airfarewatchdog.com indicates that many would, however, be in favour of them.

The survey asked 10,000 people if they would be in favour of child-free flights, or having sections of the aircraft designated as child-free. In total, 85% of respondents indicated that they would like to see a flight that had restrictions placed upon children. It remains to be seen if this will become a reality on flights.

Child-friendly airlines

If you are travelling with a very young child or baby, you may be interested in the airlines that are the most baby-friendly below.

Airtours: Baby bassinets, infant seat belts, children's meals and pre-boarding for families with young children (must be pre-booked).

American Airlines: Baby bassinets, baby food from Gerber, pre-boarding for families with young children.

Air Canada: Baby bassinets, children's meals and changing facilities.

British Airways: Baby bassinets, Britax children's seats, children's meals, formula and breast milk storage, infant lap belts, families with young children pre-boarding and a selection of Hamleys toys on offer for older babies and children.

Britannia Airways: Sky cots, children's meals and priority boarding for families with young children.

Continental Airlines: Baby bassinets, baby meals from Gerber and priority bulkhead seats for parents with young children.

KLM Airlines: Baby bassinets, priority bulkhead seats for parents with babies, Heinz baby meals, nappies, bottles and baby spoons provided, special toddler meals, 'emergency pack' containing nappies and baby wipes, and changing facilities on all long-haul flights.

Monarch Airlines: Sky cots, baby food from Heinz and infants under the age of two fly for free.

Qantas Airlines: Nappies, baby wipes and a baby changing mat available, 'goodie pack' containing a book and finger puppet, and baby bassinets.

Singapore Airlines: Baby bassinets, bulkhead seat priority for parents with young children, baby meals from Heinz, toddler meals, changing facilities and a 'goodie bag' for older children containing games and a colouring book.

United Airlines: Baby bassinets, bottle warming and nappies.

Virgin Atlantic Airlines: Baby bassinets, 'emergency pack' containing nappies, formula, milk, bottles and baby food are available on request, 'goodie bag' containing games and puzzles for older children, in-flight entertainment from the cartoon channels.

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