Flying With Air Canada kids

[naosam]

I would like to know if kids have someting special ?

 

[cslittle999]

I'm not sure what you're asking? Special fares? Special treatment on the flight?

 

[lizzyb]

Nothing special... same fares and no special treatments on flight.

 

[redrosesix]

Nope. Nothing.

 

[christiane]

I would like to say that Air Canada doesn't really have anything special for anyone on their flights! Even when we fly Executive Class it is quite an ordinary experience with this airline compared to some others.

I think I know why you are asking, though. When we were children we used to get treats on the flights (Captain's wings, cards, games & toys) when we boarded and were often asked if we wanted to meet the pilot or see the cockpit. Those days are loooooong gone! As parents we try to make the flights special in their own way by bringing new books, games, treats etc for our children.

 

[mtmbyck]

Sure when we were young we could say hi to the captain and get wings - but now your kids can watch PBS or High School Musical 3 and this is much more appealing to my kids.

 

[c&m]

I think I know what you mean. Unfortunately, there are no such treats for kids when flying with most North American carriers. I always expect NOTHING.

The only exception is Hawaiian Air. I was on a 5-hour flight and they did serve a hot meal, and they gave my kids decks of playing cards. That was nice.

However, if you fly on an Asian carrier such as Cathay, there are so many things for kids, such as:

- A discounted airfare
- A child's meal (a huge one that keeps the child busy eating for most of the flight)
- A bag of goodies that include an activity book, playing cards, coloring pencils, crayons, stickers, etc.
- A girl's toiletry bag containing all kinds of pampering goodies, given to us in Business class.

Cathay spoils you rotten that when you fly with a North American carrier, it's a bit of a letdown.

Thai Air is another good airline. On a 3-hour flight I, I wasn't expecting anything. But all of a sudden, they started serving an amazing hot meal.