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The airport's baby changing facilities are on the departures concourse between Burger King and the Children’s play area.
There are further baby changing facilities available throughout the terminal - you can find facilities between gates 10-14, in the arrivals hall on the ground floor, at the top of the moving walkway and in the international departure lounge. |
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Children's Dining Facilities ... |
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| The eateries at Birmingham Airport offer a good of child friendly restaurants and bars throughout the Airport. Please ask at the Airport for specific details on child friendly seating / high chairs and children’s menus. |
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Baby & Children's Essentials ... |
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When travelling with children or babies all passengers must be well prepare for any last minute essentials that may be needed when waiting to fly.
Also that everyone is
fully prepared for any eventualities during the flight such as nappies, baby wipes, formula milk and finger food.
Keep the children entertained by visiting the newsagent that's within the Airport selling books, comics, magazines and puzzles to keep children entertained. |
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There is one play area ion the departures concourse at Birmingham International Airport.
The unsupervised play area is a good way to spend some pre-flight time but parents and guardians are solely responsible for their children whilst in the play area.
The Airport play areas are suitable for children between age two and six years old. |
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Executive Lounges and Families ... |
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For those families wishing to relax with their children in style, the Executive Lounges are available at a small fee in both the North and South Terminal at Birmingham Airport.
Please note that the North Terminal Executive Suite is available to families with children of any age, however, the South Terminal Executive Lounge is only available for families with children over the age of 12. |
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Pre-Booking Airport Lounges |
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From the UK |
0870 850 2825 |
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From outside the UK |
+44 (0) 121 410 5228 |
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Penauille Servisair Executive Lounge |
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Website |
www.executivelounges.com |
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Opening Hours |
Approx. 06.00 – 21.30 |
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| The Executive Lounges can be pre-booked by calling 0870 850 2825 or visiting the website: (Click the link below). |
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http://secure.baa.com/baabook/baabook.asp?p=l&src=WLGW83 |
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There are many car parking options available at Birmingham Airport, some more family friendly than others.
The ultimate for any family travelling from Birmingham Airport is a Valet meet and greet airport parking. This service allows families to drive straight up to the airport terminal, unload the children and luggage right outside, whilst a staff member takes your car to a secure compound for the duration of your trip.
On your return your car will be ready right outside the airport terminal with the company to meet you, allowing you to drive straight back home.
Valet parking really is the ultimate hassle free start and finish to your holiday. It eliminates the usual problems with the usual airport parking as no bus transfers, no queues, no finding the car in the car park.
For more unofficial information, or to pre-book your valet meet and greet airport parking, or any other type car parking at Birmingham Airport, book in advance with www.HelpMeTravel.co.uk to secure the best rates possible. |
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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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