Top 5 USA Kid-Friendly Airlines

Not all airlines are made equal, and when it comes to being kid-friendly there are many factors to consider before determining what the best option is – from where to sit, what to eat, what to bring to how to keep everyone entertained during the flight.

Check out our top 5 USA kid-friendly airlines below and their highlighted qualities and perks to see which option would be best for your family!

Southwest is hands down the top airline on our list and if you have travelled Southwest with your family this will be no surprise. A few of the perks of the airlines are:

• Family boarding
• No bag fees
• No change fees
• Extensive domestic route network
• Extremely valuable Southwest Companion Pass

Another thing Southwest offers is open seating, and since they give families priority boarding that can be a big win when traveling with kids so you can easily get seats together.

JetBlue offers an amazing onboard experience for families. Some of their top qualities are:

• Onboard snacks
• Seat comfort
• Great inflight entertainment

Its destination list is not as robust as Southwest but it still offers a lot of great routes.

Hawaiian it’s great for families as well and one of their well-known perks great on-time arrival record, which can be vital when traveling with restless little ones. Other perks are:

• Larger-than-average economy seats
• Early family boarding if you’re traveling with kids
• Free seating choice in advance
• Low baggage and change fees

If you have flown Delta recently you know the airline offers a quality experience for all passengers, and it’s no different for families. Some of their perks are:

• Great on-time arrival rate
• Lots of onboard snacks and drinks
• Great miles program
• Extensive domestic and international route options

However, if you are flying economy, Delta does not guarantee you can sit together unless you pay for seating selection.

It is hard to know what to expect from United when it comes to seating, bag fees and in-flight entertainment because the airlines’ perks are not always consistent and it can drastically vary based on specific routes and planes.

However, United does make the cut because it has the best early boarding policy of all of the US airlines for families with children 2 and under (boarding even before first class).