School’s out, bags are packed, and it’s time to jet off on your summer adventure. Whether you’re heading to London, Manila, or the Maldives, these family-friendly travel hacks by Emirates Airline will make your journey smoother, cooler, and a lot more fun.

1. Families First at Boarding

Flying with little ones? Good news — Emirates now offers priority boarding for families so that you can settle in before the crowd.

2. Inflight Meals Kids Love

Forget boring tray meals. On most long-haul routes, children can tuck into kid-friendly dishes like nuggets, mac and cheese, pizzas, or burgers, complete with fun packaging, snacks, juice, and sweet treats.

3. Bigger Screens. Better Headphones.

The airline provides child-sized headphones and huge entertainment screens loaded with kid-approved content. Look out for shows from Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and even Harry Potter and Marvel collections.

4. Comfy Onboard = Happy Kids

Kids in every cabin class get pillows and blankets to get cosy during the flight. Add in their favourite movie, and you’ve got the recipe for a mid-air nap.

5. Screens Off? Try Activity Packs

Ask your crew for a kids’ activity kit loaded with colouring pages, world maps, puzzles, and collectable cards. It’s a great screen-free way to keep little minds buzzing.

6. Video Games & Multiplayer Fun

Game lovers rejoice: Kids can enjoy up to 100 inflight games, with multiplayer options to play with your seatmate (or sibling across the aisle).

7. Soundtrack Your Flight

Whether your kids are Swifties, ARMY, or into chill beats, there are hundreds of music channels and playlists available, even on Spotify-integrated platforms.

8. New Travel Swag Just Landed

Keep an eye out for new kids’ travel kits with backpacks, crossbody bags, or duffles, often themed and collectable. Younger kids get toys and soft travel gear too.

Capture the Moment

Ask cabin crew if they offer instant Polaroid photos onboard, a sweet way to make travel memories and take home a keepsake frame.

10. Baby Travel Made Easier

Flying with an infant? Here’s what you’ll get:

• Free organic baby food and formula
• Infant amenity kits with diapers, lotion, bibs and more
• Bassinet seats for comfortable in-flight naps
• Car seat-friendly options and mother-care facilities in lounges

11. Free Ice Cream at the Airport? Yes, Please

If you’re travelling through Dubai International (DXB) on weekend afternoons (until July 20), look out for free ice cream carts giving away mango, chocolate, strawberry and fruity sorbets.

12. Airport Lounges Just for Kids

Lounges now come with arcade-quality games and PlayStations, so parents can unwind while kids play.

13. Flying Alone? There’s a Full Service for That

For young flyers travelling solo (ages 5–11), the Unaccompanied Minors service ensures they’re guided at every step, from check-in to arrival, with access to a special lounge, snacks, games, and dedicated staff.

14. Shop the Skies

Parents can avail of in-flight deals on trending gadgets, kids’ cameras, smart bands, skincare, collectables, and more. You can even pre-order with discount codes for delivery onboard.

15. Kids Can Earn Miles Too

Don’t miss out on the rewards, sign up your young travellers for a kids’ loyalty programme (ages 2–17) to earn miles on every trip and unlock flights, upgrades, and experiences.