Best Airlines for Family Travel 2010

1.) Jet Blue

Jet Blue is great for families looking for a little leg room in-flight, enabling little ones to stretch-out. Free satellite TV in every seatback to keep the kids entertained, friendly flight attendants, and cheap prices round out the deal. Many of their lounges and boarding areas also have a  children’s lounge to keep the kids occupied before the flight.

2.) Virgin America

Winner of the best cabin staff in North America, Virgin has the best customer service around.  Stewards are attentive to children, patient, constantly smiling, and always willing to give an extra hand. Planes are spacious and comfortable, and individual seatback TV’s feature movies, games, TV shows, and radio.

3.) Southwest

If you’re traveling with children under the age of two, Southwest Airlines offers affordable fares that allow you to reserve a seat for your little traveler.  It also offers youth fares for older children. Staff is compassionate, friendly and extremely helpful.

4.) Continental Airlines

Continental Airlines provides baby bassinettes for children under 22 pounds, and baby meals from Gerber are also offered, saving you the stress of pre-packing meals for your little one beforehand. Meals include cereal, juice, and fruit. Parents with infants are also prioritized for bulkhead seating.

6.) Virgin Atlantic

Sitting in one place for long periods of time can be a challenge even for most adults, so when traveling abroad with children, Virgin Atlantic is the ultimate airline to keep kids occupied and entertained. Virgin offers a backpack filled with goodies, individual TV’s with channels dedicated solely to children, and a menu specially designed for younger passengers.