If you’ve ever planned a family vacation, you know that getting there is half the battle. After all, there’s nothing worse than finding yourself stranded in an airport or stuck with a flat tire while simultaneously trying to keep kids entertained. Air travel with families can be particularly stressful, as flights are unpredictable and other passengers aren’t always thrilled about the idea of sitting alongside younger travelers. Luckily, The Points Guy recently released a list of the best airlines to utilize while planning family travels, so your next getaway can go off without a hitch.
Flickr/Tomas Del Coro According to the travel website The Points Guy, JetBlue takes home top honors when it comes to flying with families in tow. The site, which works to provide information about tips for frequent flyers, explains that JetBlue boasts several amenities and policies that make it ideal for traveling with larger groups or children.
Flickr/Dan Finkelstein If you’re a bonus miles collector, you’ll be able to pool your points with other family members to snag better discounts on flights through the airline. If that weren’t enough, each JetBlue flight comes equipped with free in-air wifi, unusually large seats, and all sorts of entertainment to keep your youngest family members from having a meltdown at 34,000 feet.
Flickr/Thomas Hawk Southwest Airlines earned the second spot, slipping below JetBlue largely because of its relative lack of foresight for travelers when it comes to booking flights. JetBlue allows visitors to view flight routes and purchase tickets nearly a year in advance, while Southwest flyers are only given access to upcoming flights 180 days before traveling.
Flickr/Tom Bridge Busy parents understand the need to plan ahead for major vacations, so JetBlue’s emphasis on allowing ample prep time makes it a fantastic choice for families on the go.
Have you had positive experiences with JetBlue or another airline while traveling with your children? We would love to hear your opinions, so drop us a line in the comment section below!
Flickr/Tomas Del Coro
According to the travel website The Points Guy, JetBlue takes home top honors when it comes to flying with families in tow. The site, which works to provide information about tips for frequent flyers, explains that JetBlue boasts several amenities and policies that make it ideal for traveling with larger groups or children.
Flickr/Dan Finkelstein
If you’re a bonus miles collector, you’ll be able to pool your points with other family members to snag better discounts on flights through the airline. If that weren’t enough, each JetBlue flight comes equipped with free in-air wifi, unusually large seats, and all sorts of entertainment to keep your youngest family members from having a meltdown at 34,000 feet.
Flickr/Thomas Hawk
Southwest Airlines earned the second spot, slipping below JetBlue largely because of its relative lack of foresight for travelers when it comes to booking flights. JetBlue allows visitors to view flight routes and purchase tickets nearly a year in advance, while Southwest flyers are only given access to upcoming flights 180 days before traveling.
Flickr/Tom Bridge
Busy parents understand the need to plan ahead for major vacations, so JetBlue’s emphasis on allowing ample prep time makes it a fantastic choice for families on the go.
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