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With many child-friendly restaurants at the airport the whole family can enjoy a meal out.
A wide selection of children's meals are available at the Trent Café, along with high chairs, a bottle warming service - even complimentary colouring pads and crayons.
The airport also has a range of child friendly areas in some of its bars. |
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| There is a video games area for the older children in the Terminal. And children of all ages will enjoy the indoor aircraft viewing balcony available in the Trent Cafe. |
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Whilst care should be taken to pack everything in your hand luggage that your baby or child will need during the flight, last minutes essentials are readily available in the shops at the airport including nappies and formula milk.
There is also a good choice of books, comics and magazines available to buy in the airport's newsagent outlet. |
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Airport Lounges & Families ... |
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For families with children over 12 years of age, the Penauille Servisair Globe Ground airport lounge is available.
Entry is charged at a small fee.
To book your entry you can visit the link provided below: |
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By far the most family friendly car parking option available at East Midlands Airport is the Valet meet and greet service.
This means, instead of finding a remote car park, queuing for a transfer bus, especially at night or in the cold wind and rain, you families drive right up to the airport terminal where they are met by the meet and greet rep. You unload your family and luggage and your car is taken to a secure car park until your return, when it is brought back.
Book your valet meet and greet airport parking at www.HelpMeTravel.co.uk - this site secures you the best rates possible. It also provides additional unofficial information on car parking at the airport. |
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Individual Airline Facilities For Children ... |
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Here are details on how the major airlines accommodation families:
BMI - Families are invited to board the plane first. Children's entertainment packs are offered to children aged 4-8 and 9-12 on long haul flights. Family and children film and audio channels are available.
British Airways - BA offer online check-in, 24 hours before check-in officially opens - go to ba.com. Families may board the craft first.
Easyjet - There is no priority boarding offered by this airline, although you may want to pre-book seats for £5 online.
Flybe - Family may board first. Children's meals are available. For those travelling in Economy Plus can pre-book seats. If an Economy passenger, passengers are charged £5 to pre-book per seat online, and £8 off-line.
Jet2 - Families are invited to board before other passengers. Pre-booking seats together is available to passengers for a charge of £2.50 per person.
Monarch - Families board first. Charter flights offer children's meals. All young travellers are offered entertainment packs during the flight.
Ryanair - There is no special boarding for families. Snacks can be bought during the flight, most of which would be suitable for small children. |
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General Airline Tips When Flying With Children ... |
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Use these helpful tips when planning your flight: |
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Ask the hostess to bring your meal back later if you're feeding your child
Always change your baby's nappy before you get on the flight in case the seat belt signs are on for a while
Avoid our child suffering from painful ears during take off and landing by offering them a bottle of milk or water so the constant sucking can help relieve pressure
If flying with twins by yourself, check with your airline, as normally it's only one infant allowed under 6 months per adult passenger
Do note that there's no luggage allowance for children
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If you are travelling with an infant or very young child click here for some more helpful tips and unofficial information.
To find the specific location of a certain facility, visit the detailed Terminal Facilities page . |
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