flying 1 adult and 3 kids?

Question

im taking a flight from cardiff to belfast with my 2 yr old, 3 yr old and 5 yr old. how will seating arrangement work? will my 3 and 5 yr old be allowed to sit in seats in front of me while i sit with my 2 yr old? or will there have to be an adult seated with the 3 and 5 yr old also? theres nothing about this on flight webpage but i just want to check to make sure. i am only adult.

Answer 1

Good for you Natalie! You're a great mum for being so great and taking such young kids on a holiday.

Notify the airline that you want to be seated together and get some sort of confirmation. Most airlines won't let an unrelated adult sit with a young kid, such as BA and such.

Answer 2

Most airlines board families first.

On the web site there should be a phone number you can call. If not there, then it'll be in the "terms and conditions" section.

If prebooking of seats is available, you can sort this problem before you leave home.

If not, then make your request clear when you check in at the airport.

Also note that if you fly Ryanair, you're done for.

Answer 3

There was a problem like this a few weeks ago. The airline, I don't remember which one, had an issue with a child sitting next to an unrelated adult. You need to check with your airline and reserve specific seats as appropriate.

Answer 4

You have my sympathy for travelling with 3 kids under the age of 5!!! However, what about requesting the seat across the aisle so you are all in a row?

Answer 5

I guess you will be going with Ryanair or Easyjet. both give priority to those with families. This means you get to board first so that you can get the seats together you need.

Answer 6

Well, that depends on what type of aircraft you are talking about, also, the airline's booking procedure, these are things you need to talk to your airline about...