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Baby Change Facilities ... |
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| There are babycare units for changing and nursing at Blackpool Airport and are located before security in the toilets situated to the left as you enter the main terminal building. |
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| There are restaurants that can provide high chairs and children's menus, available before security and after security at Blackpool Airport. |
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Travelling With Baby Essentials ... |
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Passengers, when flying with babies or children, need to carefully ensure that they have pack all their essential items needed for both the flight and the holiday - including formula milk, medicines and such like.
However, such items like nappies, formula milk and baby wipes can be bought at the airport.
There is also a newsagent selling books, magazines, comics and puzzles to keep children entertained whilst waiting to board in the departure lounge, and when in the air. |
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For families who are travelling with children over 12, they might like to relax in the airport Executive Lounge.
To pre-book your entry please call the number below: |
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Blackpool International Executive Lounge |
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0870 013 4961 |
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Opening Hours |
Approx. 06.30 (10.00 on Sun) – 20.00. |
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Family Friendly Parking ... |
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By far the most family friendly car parking option available at Blackpool Airport is valet meet and greet airport parking. This service allows families to drive straight up to the airport terminal where they are met by the parking rep - as if they were just dropping off a passenger. Simply unload your luggage and family and your car is taken by the car parking rep to a safe car parking whilst you are away.
You vehicle is then bought back to you for your arrival home.
More information, along with being able to pre-book your valet meet and greet airport parking can be found by visiting www.HelpMeTravel.co.uk t- this site also enables you to secure the best possible rates on Blackpool Airport parking. |
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Individual Airline Facilities For Children ... |
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Read on for helpful advice on how the bigger airlines at Blackpool Airport accommodation families:
BMI - Families are allowed to board the plane first. Children's entertainment packs are available to those 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 - Families are invited to board after those passengers who have pre-booked priority boarding.
Flybe - Families may board the plane first. Children's meals are available on request. Economy Plus passengers can pre-book seats. If an Economy passenger, passengers are charged £5 to pre-book per seat online, and £8 off-line.
Jet2 - Families can board before other passengers. Pre-booking seats together is available to passengers for a charge of £2.50 per person.
Monarch - Families are called for boarding first. Charter flights offer children's meals. All young travellers are offered entertainment packs during the flight.
Ryanair - There are no special boarding facilities for families. Food and drinks 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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Here are some helpful tips and advice when flying with babies or toddlers: : |
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Ask the hostess to save your meal if you're feeding your child
Change your baby's nappy just before you board the plane in case the seat belt signs remain on for a while
Offer your baby a bottle of milk or water to drink during take off and landing so the constant sucking helps relieve pressure and pain in the ears
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 information.
To find the specific location of a certain facility, visit the detailed Terminal Facilities page . |
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