Travelling to Florida with your baby

Many parents worry more about the flight than they do about any other aspect of the holiday. It’s helpful to remember that airlines, especially those flying to Orlando, are really used to carrying families with babies and toddlers and you’ll be welcomed on board. It’s also unlikely that yours will be the only, or the noisiest, baby on your flight.

On these pages, you can watch a short film with helpful advice on the whole experience of flying to Florida, or read our tips and information to guide you through the airport and the flight itself.

Booking your baby’s flight to Florida

The first decision you’ll need to make is whether you want your baby to have its own seat on the aircraft. Infants under two can be seated on your lap and pay an infant price, or pay a child price and have their own seat.

Read more about booking your baby’s flight

At the airport

It is natural to be slightly worried about flying with your baby, especially if it is the first time.  There are ways to reduce this stress.

Read more about being at the airport.

Baby and child facilities at UK airports

There are many facilities available at UK airports which can make travelling with babies easier for you, including play areas, child friendly restaurants and changing facilities.  Click on the name of your UK departure airport below to find out more.

Gatwick Airport

Manchester Airport

Glasgow Airport

Newcastle Airport

Belfast Airport

Liverpool Airport

Bristol Airport

Birmingham Airport

Babies on a plane

You will have to leave your buggy at the door of the aircraft and this will probably be put in the hold for you. Once you are seated, one of the cabin crew will come round and give you an infant seatbelt.

Read more about babies on a plane.

Flying whilst pregnant?

It is safe for women with uncomplicated pregnancies to travel by air however it is always worth consulting your doctor before if you are travelling whilst pregnant.

Read more about flying whilst pregnant.