Flying With Kids: Tips & Hacks Parents Need to Know

Flying with children comes with questions nobody thinks to ask until the booking is already made. Will your baby need a baby bed onboard? What if they turn two while you’re away? Do you get kids’ meals on a plane? And which documents do you need for travelling with kids internationally? Before you pack the snacks and download 14 episodes of Bluey, here are the tips for flying with kids that make the whole trip easier. Photo by lucas Favre on Unsplash Get the child travel documents sorted first For international travel, children need their own valid passport and any visa required for the destination. If you’re travelling from South Africa, you may also need supporting documents depending on who the child is travelling with. Keep these handy where relevant: Full or unabridged birth certificate Consent letter if travelling with one parent Copy of the absent parent’s ID or passport Court order or death certificate, where applicable Any documents required by your destination South Africa’s unabridged birth certificate and parental consent requirements can differ depending on your circumstances, so check before you fly rather than relying on what worked last trip. Tip: Unsure which docum...