As the leaders in global private aircraft charters, we’re highly experienced in flying families with children by private jet, from babies to toddlers to teens.
When it comes to travelling with children, the convenience and privacy of private jet travel really comes into its own. Private jet travel is also accessible to children of all abilities.
Luxury travel isn’t always synonymous with travelling with children, yet with a private jet charter, it’s perfectly possible to have a hassle-free travel experience for children, and keep the children happy at the same time.
Travel on your families’ schedule
A private jet charter for your next family holiday allows you the freedom to travel on your own schedule – you can dictate the departure times to fit around school timetables, nap times or adjust to a new time-zone with ease.
Most private flights depart from smaller airports, opening up a wide choice of departure points closer to your home and avoiding the congested major UK airports. You’ll find it easier to park too and in many places you’ll be able to pull up right outside the private terminal or aircraft. It works the same way for your destination too – using smaller airports means you can arrive closer to your final destination and avoid tedious transfers on the ground.
Smart can also assist with onward travel to your destination by helicopter, sea-plane or limousine.
Choose the right plane for children of all ages
Smart can source a suitable aircraft from a global network of trusted operators, ensuring that you will travel on a plane that perfectly suits your needs and budget, without compromising on quality.
On-board features on a private jet can also help children to settle into the flight quickly; older children will appreciate technology like inflight Wi-Fi and younger ones can rest on a jet equipped with a sofa (or bed for long-haul flights) to avoid over-tiredness and ensure they arrive well rested.
Your child’s furry friends can join them in the cabin too – as long as your pet’s documents and vaccinations are up to date, we can organise for them to travel on the flight.
For the curious child, there might also be the opportunity to take a look round the flight deck!
Fussy eaters
We all know children can be picky with their food at the best of times, let alone 35,000 feet up in the air with limited options. Passengers can take away the stress and pre-order their kids’ favourite meals and snacks in advance and have it waiting for them on arrival to avoid any empty bellies. Our clients’ top choices for their children are tomato pasta, chicken salad, pizza, burgers and chicken nuggets. Of course, there’s always that separate dessert tummy to be filled, so make sure to order the littles ones fresh fruit and ice-cream.
Choosing the terminal closest to home
Travelling from a private terminal means you can travel from a terminal closest to home, meaning less additional time spent en route to the airport. You will also avoid long queues and a lengthy check in process too (security queues at major airports are a particular pain point for most parents). We recommend arriving 30 minutes before your flight departs, but it’s possible to cut this down to 15 minutes.
The time saved by flying on a chartered aircraft can sometimes add up to an extra day of holiday time at your destination.
Travelling nannies
“Hiring a good travelling nanny is essential to a stress free holiday with children” says Nicola Rushmere, a Private Household Consultant at SORTED Personal Management. “Travelling with small children can be challenging, whether flying privately or on commercial flights, so an extra pair of hands is always useful – an on hand entertainer is always a bonus!”
“From organising the packing and keeping your children entertained with activities on the flight, to taking them off on adventures so you can relax by the pool, a travelling nanny gives you the ultimate flexibility. Our experienced nannies and mannies (male nannies) are as at home on the slopes as they are on the beach – nothing fazes them!”
Reducing the cost
When travelling in a group, a private jet charter can provide a viable and cost-effective alternative to peak season travel on a scheduled flight with a commercial airline – when prices often dramatically increase outside of term-time.
Some savvy families share the cost of a private jet charter to make it more affordable or enable them all to travel in a larger, more comfortable aircraft.
Accessible travel for all the family
One of the major benefits of flying by private jet is that children with special requirements can be taken care of in a calm and friendly manner. Away from the huge, loud crowds in the airport, those children with physical or emotional needs can be reassured they will be treated with the utmost respect and courtesy, away from prying eyes and sensory overload environments. Private jet FBO teams will liaise with clients before departure to ensure specific dietary requirements are all taken off as well as anything else that can be done to ensure a relaxed experience through the terminal.
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