British airways world traveller

cleverdevil29

Has anyone travelled recently with them. We are going gatwick to Tampa soon and just wondered what the childrens food etc is like. Are you allowed to take food on board? Got a very picky 4 year old and is nearly a 10 hour flight.

richardw

There's http://www.airlinemeals.net/browse.php?id=1965&start=1&x=1

Btw yes you can take your own food, but you have to still comply with the hand luggage liquid rules.

There may be something on this in the mumsnet forums.

lgw29

the childrens meal if ordered in world traveller from lgw tpa will be chicken nuggets mash and beans for the main meal then a cheese sandwhich before landing tpa lgw will be chciken nuggets mac cheese and broccoli, can not remember what is for breakfast on the return, alot of parents bring on food for the kids sandwhiches ect, any other questions just ask

Bob_the_Saver

Perfect chance to teach a 'picky child' what the real world is like.
You don't always get what you want!

trolleyrun

Have you ordered a child's meal? You will have to order these in advance (min 24hrs before, preferably more) as children's meals aren't "allocated" automatically. If you have booked your flight through a travel agent, there is a big chance that the travel agent hasn't passed on the message about a child meal (happens all the time). If you've booked with BA directly, you can order the child meal through MMB (Manage My Booking).

I would recommend that you bring snacks and treats as well, as you don't want a grumpy child on your hands Also, bring some toys (silent ones), colouring stuff, teddy etc. Bring them out one at a time throughout the flight as and when needed, then your child will have some surprises.

Don't forget the Calpol, just in case

cleverdevil29

Sergeant major bob the saver.............or just someone who doesn't have kids! Bet your one of them that tuts and huffs if a child dares to speak.

Thanks to everyone else for your most helpful comments, I appreciate them.