What It’s Really Like to Travel Private with Kids — From Toddlers to Teens
When you picture private jet travel, you might imagine business executives or glamorous couples en route to island hideaways. But increasingly, one of the biggest reasons our clients fly private is far simpler — their kids.
At PorterJets, many of us are parents ourselves. We’ve been on both sides — wrangling toddlers through commercial airports, and later, watching our children step comfortably onto a waiting private jet, snack in hand and smile on their face.
Flying private with kids isn’t just easier — it’s transformative. Here’s what you can expect.
1. The Airport Experience — Without the Meltdowns
Long TSA lines. Cranky toddlers. Forgotten security liquids. Sprinting across terminals with diaper bags flying.
When you fly private:
You pull up directly to the private terminal (FBO) — no lines, no stress
You board within minutes — often while your car is still being parked
You control the timeline — no rush, no pressure
It’s a smoother, quieter start — for your kids and for you.
2. A Cabin Designed Around Your Family
Commercial first class is built for business travelers — not families.
Private jets, however, can feel like a second living room.
You can:
Choose an aircraft with enough space for kids to stretch, nap, and move around safely
Customize seating — side-by-side seats for toddlers, sleeping areas for teens
Create a home environment — favorite snacks, cozy blankets, personalized entertainment setups
Your child’s comfort isn’t an afterthought — it’s built into the flight plan.
3. Dining That Actually Works for Kids (and Parents)
Airline meals and toddlers don’t exactly mix. Private flying changes that completely.
Bring your child’s favorite snacks and meals — no restrictions
Request specific catering — from simple PB&Js to organic bento boxes to celebratory cupcakes
Time meals around naps, not airline schedules
At PorterJets, we coordinate catering that fits your family — whether that’s a sushi spread for your teen or a plate of grilled cheese triangles waiting when you board.
4. Built-In Privacy and Flexibility
On a private jet:
No glares from strangers if your baby cries
No awkward middle-of-the-night arrivals at unfamiliar airports
No surprise delays that throw off nap schedules and routines
You set the tone. Need an early bedtime? We’ll dim the cabin and lower the noise. Need an impromptu story time? We’ll make sure the lights and space are just right.
5. International Travel — Without International Headaches
Customs and immigration lines with kids are… memorable, but not in the way you want.
Flying private internationally:
You often clear customs directly at the private terminal
Lines are virtually non-existent
Your ground transportation is ready as you step off the aircraft
For families traveling to places like Europe, the Caribbean, or the UAE, it means starting the adventure immediately — not after a three-hour wait.
6. Pet-Friendly and Kid-Friendly, Always
Many of our family travelers also bring pets — and private flying makes that simple too.
Pets can sit beside your child, not underneath the plane
No extra crate fees, breed restrictions, or size limits
We even coordinate in-flight pet amenities if needed
Flying private means the entire family — furry members included — can relax from wheels up to wheels down.
Final Thoughts
Flying private with kids isn’t just about luxury — it’s about making travel feel like an extension of your life, not an interruption to it.
It’s about giving your children the gift of comfort, security, and joy in the journey — and giving yourself the peace of mind that everything is exactly how you want it to be.
At PorterJets, we know family life doesn’t stop when you travel — and neither should your standards.
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