Tips For Flying With Kids

When you’re traveling with children, your hands are already full. Luggage that’s easy to maneuver can make navigating airports less stressful. Look for carry-ons with easy handles and spinner wheels.

Tip: If your child has a favorite stuffed animal or blanket that they simply cannot sleep without, keep it in their carry-on or backpack.

The Expanse™ 4-Wheel 22″ Carry-On is loaded with features including an expansion zipper that gives you two more inches for added storage, built-in attachments for your favorite Pack-It™ organizers, and self-repairing, lockable zippers.

Tip: Choose colorful cases and bright luggage tags to identify your luggage at baggage claim. Before leaving home, take a quick photo of each suitcase. If ever you have trouble finding your luggage and need to describe it to an airline, having a photo on your phone can make the process much easier.

For families travelling with multiple children, assigning each person a specific color can also help. For example, one child might have a blue luggage tag and packing cubes, while another has green. Packing cubes and organizer systems make it easier to tell who owns what when everyone’s belongings start piling up.

Tip: When sharing a room make sure each person has a designated spot for their luggage and packing cubes. This can make the end of your trip much easier, rather than searching through piles of belongings on your last morning, you’ll know exactly where to look and what needs to be packed.

Eagle Creek Pack-It Systems helps you save space, reduce wrinkles, and stay organized. From socks to pants; choose from a variety packing cubes and folders in different colors and sizes.

Getting through an airport with kids requires more than packing efficiently. Give yourself enough time to deal with bathroom breaks, snacks, security, unexpected delays, and the inevitable “I’m hungry” that happens five minutes after everyone has eaten.

Keep the things you’ll need most often accessible, snacks and important documents should be in easy reach. A well-organized backpack can make a bigger difference!

Tip: Use the time before boarding to make sure everyone has what they need for the flight. This can be a good opportunity for a bathroom break, a quick snack, and a final check that important items like carry-on bags, headphones, and comfort items are accessible and accounted for.

The Portland Gear backpack is built with both capacity and convenience in mind; this bag is perfect for traveling with kids. With weather-proof construction and wireframe top for easy access the pack can hold and take anything your family throws at it. Outside hidden security pocket and inside organizational pockets make the Portland Gear pack a great carryon, fits under all standard airline seats.