Time to book Thanksgiving Travel
Believe it or not, it’s already time to book Thanksgiving travel! I’ve always thought that the reason more people don’t travel for pleasure with their kids is because the one time of year they do get on a plane (the holidays) things are at their absolute craziest, scarring them for the rest of the year. Believe me, if you can make it through Thanksgiving or Christmas travel, a quick jaunt to Paris or Rome will be a breeze.
We’re opting out of the flying for Thanksgiving this year, though we will be driving a couple hours north to join some friends in Bellingham for the holiday. We’ll drive up the night before and spend the night in a hotel to avoid the bulk of the traffic.
For those booking flights, I thought I would share some of our tips for Thanksgiving travel with Kids.
- Try to fly a few days before Thanksgiving, or on Thanksgiving day
- If you must fly on peak travel days, try to fly early in the day before flights get backed up
- Arrive at the airport early and clear security. Even if things are crowded, you can usually find some space for your kids to run around and tire themselves out in the secure area (for toddlers, riding the trains between terminals can be lots of fun)
- Bring extra snacks and toys in your carryon in case of delays
- If the gate area is very crowded, have one person wait at the gate for announcements while the other takes the kids someplace else in the airport. Use cell phones to communicate about updates or delays.
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Posted on September 25, 2007 |
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