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Kids forgotten at the airport

In what appears to be a growing trend in family travel, a 4 year-old girl was left behind at the Tel Aviv airport as her parents and siblings rushed off to catch a flight to Paris.  The parents realized she was missing just as the aircraft had taken off.  A similar incident happened in May [...]

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Airport Spotlight: Boston

Sometimes good times are had in not-so-good airports.  You’ll enjoy this review if you have ever considered sleeping in an airport with your kid. (Contributed by C. Buchanan) “I hate to disagree with the majority of the comments, but I have to rank Logan Airport high on my list of places to sleep for free [...]

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kids playground by day – sleeping quarters by night

kids playground by day – sleeping quarters by night

Thanks to Nick Carbonara for submitting this photo of 5 airport sleepers seeking refuge at the children’s play area in the Oslo airport.  Be sure to check if the airport you find yourself at has a children’s play area.  You may just find lots of padded floors to rest your head for a few hours.  [...]

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The Airport Contortionist

The Airport Contortionist

My body aches and I feel 70 years old looking at this photo my friend Roger sent me from a trip that left him and his family delayed in the Honolulu airport. Travelling with kids can be difficult for parents, as well as the other travellers who have to listen to the screams of the [...]

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