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Three steps, starting with your situation.
Pick a situation, read what applies to it, and book on someone else’s site only when you’re ready.
Tell us who you're flying with
Pick your scenario: a baby, a pet, mobility needs, solo, kids, or something else entirely.
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Practical tips on seats, packing and what to ask your airline, organized for your situation. Rules vary, so confirm them with your airline.
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Built around who you're flying with.
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Organized by situation
Scenario pages and guides start from the traveller's situation, such as a baby, a pet or a mobility aid, and treat the destination as a second question.
Written to be used
Guides focus on what to request, pack and ask, and point out when a rule depends on the airline or country, so you can confirm it at the source.
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Available in three languages
The site is available in English, French and Spanish. Some in-depth guides are in English only.
How FlyingWith can help
A few examples of situations our scenario guides cover.
A first long-haul flight with a baby
The baby guide covers requesting a bassinet seat early, bringing formula and breast milk through security, when to board, and handling ear pressure on takeoff and landing.
Read the baby guideFlying with a power wheelchair
The mobility guide explains when to request wheelchair and aisle-chair assistance, what to tell the airline about batteries, and how to ask for your chair to be returned at the aircraft door.
Read the mobility guideFlying solo with a long layover
The solo guide covers booking flights and hotels separately to avoid double-occupancy pricing, picking a seat, and staying safe and connected during layovers.
Read the solo guide
Frequently asked questions
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