Overview
- Andrea Owen, a TUI flight attendant since 2003 with more than 3,000 flights, frames preparation as the foundation for stress‑reducing family travel.
- Her top tactic is to time boarding to the child’s temperament, boarding early to settle or boarding last if sitting still is difficult.
- She recommends easing ear pressure by feeding babies during take‑off and landing and giving older children chewy sweets about 30 minutes before descent.
- She urges parents to pack compact activities, use multi‑compartment snack trays, bring familiar comforts, and keep usual sleep routines in mind, including time‑zone shifts on long‑haul trips.
- She advises dressing children in layers with a spare outfit handy and encourages parents to ask cabin crew for help with warming bottles, extra supplies, or brief entertainment.