7 Tips

The reality is flying standby with four people can be extremely difficult but save you thousands on flights which makes it worth it. Here are some tips for flying standby with children:

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PACK SNACKS

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BE FLEXIBLE

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Try to never check a bag. Instead, pack a carry-on. You don’t want your bag to go to a destination without you, so just don’t check it.

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always keep your medicine with you

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Know going in, you may or may not get seated with your kids. You can always get up and check on them during the flight.

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Kill time waiting for flights in a lounge. It’s much better than hanging out by the gate. For me, the best solution was to get a credit card with lounge benefits.

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7 Tips

For Flying Standby

WITH CHILDREN

The reality is flying standby with four people can be extremely difficult but save you thousands on flights which makes it worth it. Here are some tips for flying standby with children:

PACK SNACKS

BE FLEXIBLE

Try to never check a bag. Instead, pack a carry-on. You don’t want your bag to go to a destination without you, so just don’t check it.

do not check a bag

always keep your medicine with you

Know going in, you may or may not get seated with your kids. You can always get up and check on them during the flight.

Be willing to take any seat

Kill time waiting for flights in a lounge. It’s much better than hanging out by the gate. For me, the best solution was to get a credit card with lounge benefits.

Get lounge access

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