should we fly?

One of the most frequent questions I get asked these days is, "how was flying during a pandemic?" This is a pretty loaded question and everyone has different levels of comfort right now for pretty much everything having to do with the pandemic. I'm not going to tell you what is safe and what isn't safe, but I think these questions are good to ask yourself as parents before flying!

​Can your kids wear a mask the entire plane ride? 

• The answer for us is, yes. Both of our kids wear masks without issue. Our favorite mask is the Athleta Girls mask with adjustable ear straps. You can find them online here 

Can your kids keep their hands to themselves, for the most part? 

• This question is important because kids like to touch everything! Our girls are pretty good about this, although this is a little tougher on our 4 year old.

Is the airline selling middle seats?  

• This is important for obvious reasons. We have had experiences with flights packed in like sardines on American Airlines... that was really uncomfortable. But we have flown Southwest and Delta which we felt much better about overall. 
• Delta is still blocking the middle seats on their planes as of 3/6/2021 

Other FAQ's

Are there a lot of people in the airports?

• Yes, tons of people are traveling.

What should I bring? 

• We pack tons of snacks to cut down on entering restaurants and time waiting in lines with lots of people. 
• Pack tons of sanitizer WIPES to wipe down the seats and buckles when you get on the airplane. 
• Hand sanitizer.
• We shower and change our clothes as soon as we reach our destination.

A few more important things to mention is that most airlines are giving out sanitizing wipes when you board the airplane. The airlines are also very strict with mask policies on board mandating that your mask covers your nose and mouth and they will wake up anyone whose mask has fallen down during sleep on the airplane. 

Overall, we have flown a few times during the pandemic with our kids and have done so in a safe way. If you think you can keep your distance, wash your hands, wear your masks and follow the CDC guidelines then take a big deep breathe and get on that plane!

Hope this info was helpful... feel free to drop any questions below...

                        Photos above are of our girls traveling in August and in November 2020