Traveling with Family

• Report it immediately at the airline’s counter before leaving the airport.

• Use tracking apps (like Apple AirTag or Tile) if you have them.

• Ask for a daily allowance for essentials — many airlines provide this.

• Always pack 1 change of clothes, medications, and key items in your carry-on.

Family Tip: Pack one outfit for each person in different bags to avoid total loss.

Preventive Tip: Always split your family’s clothes across multiple bags and keep essentials (meds, valuables, 1 outfit) in your carry-on.

• Know emergency numbers in advance for your destination.

• Travel with a basic child-safe medical kit.

• Ask hotels for trusted pediatricians or clinics.

• Contact your travel insurance provider immediately if needed.

Pro Tip: Carry digital and physical copies of medical records and allergies.

Preventive Tip: Visit your doctor for a pre-trip checkup and pack a travel health kit with child-safe medications and prescriptions.

• Go straight to the airline desk — they may rebook for free or with a small fee.

• Contact your travel insurance to check your delay coverage.

• Use downloaded shows, games, or activity kits to keep kids entertained.

• Ask about hotel vouchers if stuck overnight.

Family Tip: Always arrive at the airport at least 2 hours early when traveling with kids.

Preventive Tip: Arrive at the airport 2–3 hours early, especially with kids, and sign up for airline alerts and real-time flight tracking.

• Find a quiet space — many airports have parent or sensory rooms.

• Use calming items: snacks, toys, blanket, storybook.

• Play a breathing or fidget game to help them reset.

• Stay calm — kids mirror adult emotions.

Pro Tip: Pack a “meltdown kit” with small puzzles, coloring sheets, or treats.

Preventive Tip: Stick to a travel routine (meals, sleep), avoid overstimulation, and pack “comfort items” like toys, snacks, and familiar objects.

• Report the loss to local police immediately.

• Visit your nearest embassy or consulate to request an emergency passport.

• Store digital copies of key documents in the cloud or your email.

• Keep printed backups in a separate bag or travel wallet.

Family Tip: Use a neck wallet or under-clothing pouch for passports and tickets.

Preventive Tip: Keep digital and printed backups, and store passports securely in a money belt or neck pouch under clothing.