22/06/2020
PIA InFant Policy...
Baby on Board!
Check out these easy tips to help you and your child fly with ease.
TIPS FOR FLYING WITH A BABY
Know where the baby will sit.
Babies under 2 years are allowed to sit in your lap. But the safest place for baby is in a child restraint system. PIA offers bassinets and bulkhead seats for mothers and babies on board. When booking a flight, you can ask for front row seats for a pleasant flight with your infant.
Wear your baby when going through security.
Since the stroller goes on the x-ray conveyor belt, wear your child in a child carrier while going through the security area. Having two hands free makes things much easier, especially when collecting your belongings after passing through the checkpoint.
Reconsider boarding early.
As a courtesy, airlines allow you to board the plane early if you're traveling with small children. But you may not want to take them up on it. Remember, it takes 30+ minutes for everyone else to board, and all of that is just additional time your child will be spending in a cramped seat getting antsy.
Sit in the window seat.
Being in the window seat prevents squirmy arms and legs from stretching out into the aisles where flight attendants and other passengers are constantly walking back and forth. (Yes, it's a harder seat to get out of, but we figured that was a worthwhile trade-off.)
Feed baby during take-off and landing.
The changes in cabin pressure can bother those little ears, so it's a good idea to nurse or bottle-feed your baby during the ascent and descent. This forces them to swallow and helps keep the ears open—works like a charm! Keep in mind you’ll want to offer baby a breast or bottle before the final descent. Pressure change is most noticeable once the plane begins its initial descent, as much as half an hour or more before landing (and the higher up you are, the earlier in the descent usually starts.)
Bring entertainment.
To keep baby from trying to climb up the seat in front of you, bring tons of books and toys to keep their attention. Remember to leave home anything that squeaks loudly or makes noises—the non-baby passengers will thank you.
Plan ahead and relax.
Remembering what to bring when flying with a baby can be stressful. Make packing lists for yourself and tape them on the back of the front door so you won't forget anything on your way out. If you’re visiting family, contact them ahead of time and ask them to pick up things like diapers and wipes, so you don’t have to pack such bulky items in your luggage.
PIA takes great care of their passengers and the little ones; they offer special care, a bassinet and special seats allocated to mother and infant for a comfortable and easy flight.
Fly PIA :)
