Product Worth Packing™: CARES Harness

I have mentioned the FAA Approved 1 lb. CARES (Child Aviation Restraint System) Harness numerous times over the years. (You can see it in the video to the right where I [...]

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Amenities for Traveling Kids: FlyThomasCook

I am always delighted when an airline, airport, hotel, restaurant or destination acknowledge the unique needs of the youngest travelers. It not only makes it easier for adults in the [...]

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Air travel changes difficult on airline employees

Working in the airline industry is not what it used to be. I have many friends who have worked for the airlines for decades- veteran gate agents and flight crews [...]

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Chocolate for airline employees; is it a bribe?

People often laugh (or argue) when I recommend bringing Sees Candy or other chocolate for airline gate agents and flight crew when traveling by air. A few people have argued [...]

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Distracted Parents Lead to Traveling Toddler Meltdown

Airports and airplanes are distracting for all travelers. Parents are busy looking for parking, ticket counters, security, gates, bathrooms, boarding areas, seat assignments, clocks, food, and checked baggage. The flight [...]

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Passports With Purpose: Last Day to Donate (& Win!)

UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS to Passports with Purpose!! $58,000 raised!! I am so proud of my fellow travel bloggers for reaching an amazing goal this year of $50,000 to build a village [...]

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Kindness for Travelers: It Doesn’t Cost a Dime

As a nurse consultant in the medical, travel, and hospitality industry, I often discuss the importance of kindness when interacting with traveling guests. Wether interacting with patients traveling for healthcare, passengers [...]

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Lap Child Policy: Parents Should Be Warned

Why is this NOT up front and center for parents making the decision not to restrain children in flight? The NTSB held a Child Passenger Safety Forum today discussing the [...]

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Lap Child Policy

This week in Washington DC, the National Transportation Safety Board will hold a Child Passenger Safety Forum and discuss the restraint issue for children under the age of 2 traveling [...]

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Lap Child Policy: 11 Flight Attendants Share Experience & View

This post is part of a series of posts discussing the Lap Child Policy. In this post I share the view of veteran flight attendants and a veteran pilot- all [...]

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Lap Child Policy: Role of the FAA

This post is part of a series of posts discussing the lap child policy. In this post I discuss the role of the FAA and how they are neglecting to [...]

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Lap Child Policy: Airlines

This post is part of a series of posts discussing the Lap Child Policy. Here I discuss one component: the role of the airlines. Airlines Focused on Profit: I do [...]

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Lap Child: View of the Parent

This post is part of a series of posts discussing the lap child policy. Here I discuss the view of the parent: 1. The Trusting Parent: This is who I [...]

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Lap Child Not a Safe Policy: FAA Approved Restraints

This post is part of a series of posts discussing the Lap Child Policy. Here are some of the FAA Approved Restraints we have flown with to ensure the safety [...]

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‘Tis The Season: National Handwashing Awareness Week (sniff, cough)

Hand washing is the #1 way we can prevent illness. Simple. Inexpensive. Teachable. Why is it so important? Allow me to share what I witnessed this morning when dropping my [...]

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Plugged Ears? Ear Pain? EarPopper Is A “Product Worth Packing”

Have you ever flown with a cold or allergies and lived with plugged ears? Fullness or ringing in the ears can make a person irritable, dizzy, and distracted! Yawning, swallowing, [...]

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Thankful For The Gift of Travel and Health!

This Thanksgiving came fast for me as we spent the 7 weeks prior focusing on my son’s medical issues and unexpected November 1 heart procedure. It was not until Thanksgiving [...]

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2010 Holiday Travel Giveaway: Fantastic Products & Services!

Holiday Travel Season is upon us and the Jet With Kids Team is offering some fantastic giveaway opportunities! We are promoting our new Jet With Kids Facebook page and will [...]

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Airport Security: Traumatized Child Needs Calm Parent

I was thinking about the little girl who was traumatized by an intrusive pat down the other day. We think traveling is stressful as an adult – but think about [...]

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Traveling With Kids: 12 Holiday Travel Tips

Traveling With Kids: 12 Holiday Travel Tips *This post was originally published in 2007, but applicable every busy travel season! The Holiday season has arrived – and with it the [...]

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