Flying with kids can be a nightmare, but some airlines make it less stressful by being family-friendly (or at least more family-friendly than the other carriers). Here's a chart from Fatherly comparing airlines' features.


The chart compares the major domestic airlines for boarding, kids entertainment and meals, and extra items like changing tables in the restrooms.

Virgin Air scored the most checks (for all items except free checked bags) and JetBlue also fared well (although they recently announced plans to add bag fees on the cheapest tickets).


Here's the chart:

Among other tips for flying families, Fatherly recommends signing up to Global Entry for $100 (good for expedited service for five years); kids under 12 accompany their parents free of charge.

At a Glance: The Most Family Friendly Domestic Airlines | Fatherly