THREE OTHER TIPS FOR FLYING WITH KIDS

1. British Airways offers a family-friendly check-in area at Heathrow’s Terminal 5. Children can find games to play and you’re close to the drop-off point for car seats and pushchairs.

On board, children’s meals are always served first, and there are Skyflier bags with crayons and colouring books for those aged three to five (the bags are perfect too for carrying swimming kit while on holiday). Remember even children can collect air miles, and you can combine them in a household account.

2. Virgin Atlantic can help families make the most of their last day in Orlando. Check in your luggage at the Disney Springs resort and enjoy the rest of the day in a theme park. Virgin staff will take your bags straight to the airport.

3. Make children’s meal times less stressful by pre-ordering food – the service is offered by Norwegian and Finnair.