US airports aren't kid friendly: Why do families get priority abroad but not at here at home?
Fox News
U.S. airports need to do more to support families. Yes, some have play spaces and exhibits for children but the lines. Check-in desks. Customs. All the places kids get antsy.
Lanna Britt was a national news producer for nearly a decade, covering politics, breaking news and current events. She now lives with her husband and three children in Richmond, Virginia.
Yes, some American airports have wonderful play spaces and exhibits with children in mind. But I’m talking about the lines. The check-in desks. Customs. All the places where little humans get antsy and parents get frustrated and want to throw in the burp cloth.
My husband and I recently took our 3-month-old daughter with us for an early anniversary trip to Italy and France for two weeks. We left the older two (grandparents for the win!) and set off from Washington Dulles to Milan Italy - via Zurich. We have TSA pre-check which means children under 12 can skip the long lines to enjoy the expedited lane with a parent or guardian. If you ever plan to travel, it’s worth it. That was our only smooth experience stateside.