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travelling with young children

families travelling with young children

To help make sure your journey is as stress free as possible, you can take advantage of our services:

short haul

  • priority boarding
  • early check-in, up to two hours before flight departs


long haul

  • early check-in, up to three hours before flight departs
  • advance seat assignment
  • priority boarding
  • kiddies packs suitable for ages 4-8, 9-12
  • children under 3 years old will receive a teddy bear onboard
  • children’s meals
  • bassinets available for infants up to 72cm (10kg) in premium economy and economy cabins
  • onboard changing facilities and limited supplies of nappies, talc and lotion
  • onboard baby warming bottle facility
  • dedicated children and family audio and video selection
    over 30 Nintendo games and PC games* 


top tips for families travelling with young children:

  • if you have infants, try to change nappies just before boarding the aircraft and work feeding times around the take off and landing
  • don’t eat or drink hot items whilst you’re holding babies to avoid any accidents during turbulence
  • ask a member of staff if you can eat your meal after you have fed your child
  • remember to bring baby changing supplies although we do carry emergency quantities
  • try to stay on board last when you arrive so a member of staff can bring your buggy to the aircraft and help you disembark

fear of flying

Jonathan and Jessica Curd, both captains with bmi, have produced a helpful DVD for anyone who has a fear of flying.

cure your fear of flying