Blue Skies and No Tantrums: Flying With Kids

When your family vacation takes you farther than just up the street or across the state, airline travel is often your best bet. While flying to your destination is the speediest way to go, it presents certain challenges for you and your children. Before you book your flight, here are some things to consider as you plan your trip.

For many children, the window seat is the Holy Grail of travel perks. If your family includes young siblings, prepare to play referee. Work out an arrangement in which preferential seating, whether it is the window or aisle seat, is enjoyed equally by each child. This allows you to bypass potentially noisy spats and accusations of unfairness.