1.
Buy an inexpensive camera (or a single-use camera) for children old enough
to use. The trip can then be photographed from the child's perspective and will
make for a great trip memory book.
2.
Involve the child or children in the planning process of the trip or vacation.
Use a map to pinpoint the destination and the plane's flight route and discuss
travel plans by using travel books, Web sites and videos. AA.com provides tons
of planning information from destination details to pictures and maps of the plane
and on-board entertainment options for specific fleet types.
3.
Consider the added convenience of purchasing a full travel package from AA
Vacations, which offers trips to family-friendly sites such as Disney World in
Florida.
4.
While it is a good idea to be prepared with baby essentials and items to keep
youngsters occupied, try to avoid packing more than is needed. Consider packing
a few toys in your carry on luggage and putting a few others in your checked bags.
5.
Sitting in one place for long stretches of time is not easy for any child,
especially a child traveling alone. Packing toys, books, and games they enjoy
will make flight pass more quickly. Brand new items or old favorites are best.
6.
Children hate waiting in line; don't we all! So American makes it easier to
get you and the kids through the airport quickly. If you're checking bags, consider
Curbside Check-in or the Self-Service Check-in kiosks. Also, AAdvantage members
can log onto AA.com and print their boarding pass and bypass the check in lines
all together.
7.
Notify the check-in ticket agent if you and your children require special assistance
when boarding the plane. For disabled children, American's Special Assistance
Coordinators will help arrange the right service to meet any additional needs
from wheelchair assistance to allergies or special boarding needs.
8.
There are changing tables in all of American's international wide body aircraft.
Changing tables are also available domestically on flights aboard Boeing 757 aircraft
and all three-class transcontinental flights.
9.
Airplane galleys don't have microwaves, refrigerators or formula on board, but
bottles can be heated and medicine placed on ice for the flight if need be. Ask
your flight attendant for assistance.
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