Find out here how to travel with children during this pandemic. Everything for parents to have a smoother and safer flight. We know that this pandemic has changed our routines and also those of children. Many of them have not yet returned to in-person classes and continue studying remotely, being able to study from the comfort of their homes or wherever they are. 

Little by little, life returns to a new normal, with many adaptations that include various safety and health measures, which are also adopted for a trip that takes place by plane. However, it is a new way of flying and we should all know about it, so that these inconveniences are minimized, especially on a trip that involves children.

Traveling by plane with children was already a real challenge before, making it difficult for some of them to remain silent during a flight, not to get bored or to concentrate on one activity for a long time. The pandemic came and it became even more difficult for us to entertain the children. We also need to keep an eye on all security protocols.

After many months at home, many people are choosing to take shorter trips or by car, to have less interaction with other people on a trip, reducing exposure to risk. When you need to take a plane with children, we have put together some tips to make this trip smooth and safe.

Planning this trip

On a plane trip, the more planning the better. Choosing a particular destination is considered essential. Parents should always check the situation at the destination they are going to. It's always good to know about everything in relation to the area of travel. The important thing is to know if everything is ok there.

Cities that are in the yellow phase upwards are doing well. If a city is in the orange or red phase, avoid it. Always organize your schedule with everyone in your family, even more so in times of Coronavirus, also taking all the items that are necessary to avoid leaving during the period in which you will be staying at the respective destination.

If travelers have any flu-like symptoms, do not go on that trip, or if they have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, they should not travel either. This is due to the child being far from their pediatrician on this trip and even more so if they need an emergency appointment, in addition to not knowing which hospital is the closest.

A child can be asymptomatic and carry the virus without other people knowing or transmit this disease without showing any symptoms and on a plane trip, the virus can be spread to other people, including their parents. However, this trip can be very risky and the pandemic has shown us that travelers' plans always need to be reviewed.

Items that must be added to luggage  

Everyone wants a plane trip with children that is calm and, above all, very safe. For this, we have some tips, so everything goes the right way. We start with the use of masks that they will need to wear. Unless they are under 2 years old. In this case, they are exempt from wearing masks.

The use of masks is here to stay for a long time and should be used by everyone, which also includes children. It is a security measure that protects those who use it or those who we will come into contact with during this plane trip. Currently all airlines require its use. It's a general rule. Many companies allow the use of some of them and prohibit other types.

However, the use of masks is not only mandatory at the airport, the accessory must also be used in public places and in accordance with the rules of each region. The interesting thing is to find masks that have cartoon or colorful prints, so that children are motivated to wear them.

Alcohol gel is another essential item on a trip. He shouldn't be missed on this plane trip. It is allowed to board flights with it. For international flights, there is a limit for bottles of up to 100 ml. It should always be passed on the hands, during this flight, to children and their parents too, before and during snacks, for example.

Also bring a pack of baby wipes for the little ones. Children tend to touch everything and this is very natural for them. They usually touch the handrail, the walls, tables, even the floor and no matter how much we show that this is wrong, most of the time they will do it. On the other hand, you can't wash your hands all the time and that's why it's important to have wet wipes.

Tips to make this plane trip easier 

Traveling with children by plane is not always easy and even more so in times of pandemic. Therefore, we have chosen some tips for parents to make this plane trip easier and more enjoyable for everyone. Always talk to the little ones before this trip. Show them all the risks of this virus that is so lethal and is taking the lives of thousands of people.

Make a safety kit for children containing alcohol gel, masks, wet wipes and teach them how to use them to stay protected. Don't forget the medicines, which could be for the flu, for allergies or those that children always take. Always avoid crowds. Choose flights that are direct, avoiding connections. 

Create a game with them, which could be a game like don't touch anything. Whoever manages to stay the longest without touching the surfaces wins a gift. Follow our guidelines for this trip with children on the plane, who value a new and very safe normal for all travelers.