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Baby changing facilities are available at the check-in areas, en-route to the boarding gates, in the departure lounge and arrivals lounge.
These equipped baby facilities have areas for feeding and changing babies and are indicated by the bottle sign or baby care symbol.
Fold down tables are also provided in some of the male and female toilets. |
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Child Friendly Bars & Restaurants ... |
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There are a good number of restaurants and bars at Gatwick with child friendly seating / high chairs and children’s menus.
Garfunkels, in particular, has a full children’s menu plus an activity pack will be given to your children when eating at this establishment. |
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Baby & Children's Essentials ... |
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There is a Boots at Gatwick Airport that stocks last minute essentials when flying with children like, nappies, formula milk and baby wipes.
It's advised that all families should make sure that they're fully prepared with everything they need during their flight.
Outlets such as WH Smith are available within both Airport Terminals selling magazines, books, comics and puzzles to keep children entertained whilst waiting to board in the departure lounge, and for in the air. |
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Soft children's play areas are available after security controls on the lower levels of the North and South's International departure lounges.
These children's play areas - for ages 2 - 6 - have baby landings soft play facilities and Fingerbox play tables (interactive and educational games consoles).
However, play areas are unsupervised so all parents and guardians are responsible for the safety and security of their children.
Before the security controls, another unsupervised children’s soft play area is available in the Gatwick Village shopping area on the 1st floor of the South Terminal.
Arcade games for older children and teenagers including computer games, ice hockey and table football in both the South and North Terminals of London Gatwick Airport.
Gatwick also boasts great views of the runway and planes from both the North and South Terminals departure lounges, which is an educational and exciting way to keep your children amused whilst waiting to fly. |
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Executive Lounges and Families ... |
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| Families are invited to unwind and relax with their children in the Executive Lounges, available in both the North - including children of any age - and South Terminal - children aged over 12 only - at Gatwick Airport. |
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Aviance Lounge Details (North Terminal) |
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Telephone |
01293 507 203 |
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Opening Hours |
06.00 - 21.00 |
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Children Allowed |
Children of any age are allowed in the North Terminal Lounge (Children aged 0-1 are free of charge) |
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Servisair Lounge Details (South Terminal) |
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Telephone |
01293 507 349 |
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Opening Hours |
Approx. 05.00 – 21.45 |
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Children Allowed |
Children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the South Terminal Lounge |
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Car Parking For Families ... |
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When travelling with babies or small children there are a number of car parking options families can choose from - such as the short stay car park or the long stay car park.
However, the best and most family friendly parking option is the valet meet and greet airport parking.
This hugely convenient parking service is ideal for families - just drive directly to the airport terminal. Here you'll be meet by the Meet & Greet Rep. You then unload your children and baggage right outside the Airport Terminal, whilst the meet and greet Rep takes your car to a secure compound for the duration of your trip.
On your return the meet and greet Rep meets you at the terminal with your car so you can make a speedy get away.
Valet parking is the ultimate hassle free alternative to normal airport parking - with no lenghty bus transfers, no queues, no finding the car in the car park. Especially useful with early morning or late at night flights or during very bad weather.
Fore more information, or to pre-book valet meet and greet airport parking at Gatwick Airport, visit www.help-me-park.com, or phone. |
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Valet Parking / Meet & Greet |
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Company |
Help Me Park |
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Telephone |
0870 300 600 9 |
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Website |
www.help-me-park.com |
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Gatwick Airport Children's Links ... |
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The Farmyard Nursery |
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This child day care centre, if families have arrived early to Sussex for their flight, is located in Battle, East Sussex and offers day care for children aged 0-5 years old.
The nursery is a converted barn set in a beautiful rural area where the children can enjoy walks and see the animals kept including sheep, goats and chickens. |
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www.thefarmyardnursery.co.uk |
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Individual Airline Facilities For Children ... |
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Here we give details on how each of the major airlines deal with those passengers travelling with children:
BMI - Children's entertainment packs are offered to those children aged 4-8 and 9-12 when travelling long haul. There is also a dedicated children and family audio channel and film selection. Families are also invited to board the aircraft first.
British Airways - BA now offer online check-in for families, 24 hours before check-in officially opens - go to ba.com to do so. The online facility means passengers can select their seats, pre-order the children's meals required and print boarding passes for groups up to 6 passengers. Once at the airport your luggage will go through the Fast Bag Drop. Families are also invited to board the aircraft first.
Easyjet - This airline does not offer any special facilities or fast boarding for families, although you can choose to pre-book their fast booking service for £5 online.
Flybe - Specific children's meals are available. Seats on the aircraft can be pre-booked if travelling in the Economy Plus section of the aircraft. If an Economy passenger, passengers are charged £5 to pre-book per seat online, and £8 off-line. Families are also invited to board the aircraft at the same time as those passengers who have pre-booked their seats.
Jet2 - Families are able to pre-book seats together for a charge of £2.50 per person. Families do not as a rule board first.
Monarch - On the charter flights only children's meals are available. All young passengers are offered entertainment packs during the flight. Families are also invited to board the aircraft first.
Ryanair - A range of snacks are available to buy, many of which are suitable for small children. There are no boarding privileges for families. |
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General Airline Tips When Flying With Children ... |
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Here are some tips that families should find very useful when flying with small children or babies: |
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If you're feeding your baby and your meal arrives ask for it to be delayed until after you have finished feeding.
If a short haul flight, change your baby's nappy just before you board
Even if it's not your baby's normal feed time get them to drink some milk or water during take off and landing to help prevent their ears hurting
If you're travelling with twins on your own check with your airline as normally only one infant under 6 months is allowed per adult passenger
Whilst you have more items to pack in your suitcase your children, unless a full paying fare, are not given any luggage allowance |
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