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Air Travel Advice III

Meals and Luggage

Kids Meals and Other Special Meals
Most regularly scheduled airlines no longer offer free meal services, but have a limited menu of food items for purchase as well as a free snack.

• Most charters still offer meal service (few choices)

• The new "no-frills" budget airlines usually don't serve anything except pretzels.

• Don't assume that you will have access to infant food services on any airline. 

• If food is important, fly prepared to be self sufficient and allow for flight delays. 

• If you or your child have food allergies.....pack a lunch.

Baggage Allowance Checked/Carry-on
This varies according to

• Airlines used - according to the carrier

• Final Destination and connecting points

• Travel dates

• Infants and other Fly Free tickets

Don't assume. Ask. Most airlines have recently changed their allowance. Excess or overweight baggage can be denied and/or additional costs may apply which can be very high.

Remember any ticket purchased adult/child has the same baggage allowance. Restrictions of maximum number of bags, overall dimensions and weight are always applied.

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