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Prepare for Takeoff

Skyrocketing ticket costs. Security lines. Unexpected delays. Getting your gaggle off the ground is one of parenthood's most daunting tasks. But it needn't be. Read this special guide and learn our tricks for winging it with ease

From September 2007

By Alessandra Bulow, Alison Goran and Kathryn O'Shea-Evans

The Six Commandments for Flying with Kids

1. Start out on the right foot: Arrive with hours to spare, use sidewalk check-in, and have everyone wear slip-on shoes.

2. Burn energy before boarding. Run races, hunt for lost change. Tucker out your crew—and then buckle them in.

3. Don't surrender your stroller until you step onto the plane. When you arrive, it'll be on the gangway, ready to roll.

4. Go nonstop. Connections = complications + nap interruptions.

5. Dodge delays. For the best chance of a timely arrival, book the first flight out.

6. Keep the fun flying: Dole out treats and surprises all along the way.

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The information in this story was accurate at the time it was published in September 2007 but we suggest you confirm all details and prices directly with any establishments mentioned. The quality of offerings and services tends to change over time.