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Baby changing facilities are available at Glasgow Airport in the check-in areas, en-route to the boarding gates and in the departure lounge and arrivals lounge.
You'll see these facilities, near to the main toilets, highlighted by a bottle sign or baby care symbol.
Fold down tables for changing baby are also in some of the male and female toilets.
Glasgow Airport has four baby care units - one before security on the first floor by Starbucks. Then after security in the international departure lounge by J&R Tennent, and one on the International Pier just after World Duty Free. And a unit is also available in the international baggage reclaim hall for arriving passengers. |
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Children's Restaurants ... |
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Most of the airport's bar and restaurants provide facilities for their younger diners including high chairs and children’s menus.
Garfunkels is particularly child friendly with a children’s menu together with activity pack to keep the children occupied. |
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A play area called Fingerbox is near to Gates 2, 4, 9 and 11. Some entertainment is also provided for children in the family area on the first floor Food Village.
All play areas, for children aged 2-6, are unsupervised so parents/guardians are responsible for their children whilst in the play area. |
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Preparation When Flying With Children ... |
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When flying with babies or small children think carefully about what you will need to pack in your hand luggage - nappies, formula milk, food and baby wipes - should you forget any such items these can be easily found in the Airport outlets.
A newsagent at the Airport sells a variety of children's books, magazines, comics and puzzles.
Also, at the
BAA unofficial information desk you can pick up a free children's activity pack full of colouring books and crayons. |
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The children's play area, suitable for 2 - 6 year olds, is on the first floor main concourse, with a soft play area after security in the international departure lounge at Gate 50 on the international pier.
Puzzle tables along with Lego play equipment are provided for children' to play with next to seating areas at several locations throughout the terminal building.
For older children, arcade entertainment can be found in the Games Grid, including computer games, table football and ice hockey. |
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Family & Executive Lounges ... |
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Holiday Wing Airport Lounge |
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Families can use the facilities in the Holiday Wing Airport Lounge. The Lounge can be used by families for a small fee.
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Glasgow Airport Lounge Prices (as of May 2006) |
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Adult - Single Entry (16+) |
£17.50 |
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Child (2-15 Yrs) |
£7 |
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Child (under 2) |
FREE |
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The Holiday Lounge offers families - children of any age - a range of complimentary soft and alcoholic drinks along with snacks. There's a television, children’s toys, and game consoles to keep the children entertained.
The Lounge admits persons dressed in smart / casual attire.
Do note however that f
light announcements are not made in the Lounge. However, flight unofficial information is display on screens.
To find the Holiday Wing Airport Lounge, go through passport control, continue through WDF shop following the pathway to the lift. The Holiday Wing is situated on the 2nd floor. |
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Pre-Booking Airport Lounges |
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From the UK |
0870 850 2825 |
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From outside the UK |
+44 (0) 121 410 5228 |
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Servisair Lounge Details |
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Telephone |
0141 848 4266 |
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Opening Hours |
Opening Hours: Approx. 05.00 – 20.45 |
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The best car parking option, by far, for families is the valet meet and greet service. This car parking services allows families to unload children and luggage right outside the Airport Terminal. You meet your meet and greet Rep who takes your car away to a safe car park for the duration of your trip.
The company Rep then meets you upon your return with your car back at the Airport Terminal.
Valet parking is the ultimate family friendly hassle free alternative to normal airport parking with no queues for the bus transfers, no bad weather to deal with and no having to find the car in the car park.
Fore more unofficial information, or to pre-book valet meet and greet airport parking book in advance via www.HelpMeTravel.co.uk to secure the best rates possible. |
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Individual Airline Facilities For Children ... |
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Here are details on how each of the major airlines deal with those passengers travelling with children:
BMI - Children's entertainment packs are offered to those children aged 4-8 and 9-12 when travelling long haul. There is also a dedicated children and family audio channel and film selection. Families are also invited to board the aircraft first.
British Airways - BA now offer online check-in for families, 24 hours before check-in officially opens - go to ba.com to do so. The online facility means passengers can select their seats, pre-order the children's meals required and print boarding passes for groups up to 6 passengers. Once at the airport your luggage will go through the Fast Bag Drop. Families are also invited to board the aircraft first.
Easyjet - This airline does not offer any special facilities or fast boarding for families, although you can choose to pre-book their fast booking service for £5 online.
Flybe - Specific children's meals are available. Seats on the aircraft can be pre-booked if travelling in the Economy Plus section of the aircraft. If an Economy passenger, passengers are charged £5 to pre-book per seat online, and £8 off-line. Families are also invited to board the aircraft at the same time as those passengers who have pre-booked their seats.
Jet2 - Families are able to pre-book seats together for a charge of £2.50 per person. Families do not as a rule board first.
Monarch - On the charter flights only children's meals are available. All young passengers are offered entertainment packs during the flight. Families are also invited to board the aircraft first.
Ryanair - A range of snacks are available to buy, many of which are suitable for small children. There are no boarding privileges for families. |
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General Airline Tips When Flying With Children ... |
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Here are some tips that families should find very useful when flying with small children or babies: |
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If you're feeding your baby and your meal arrives ask for it to be delayed until after you have finished feeding.
If a short haul flight, change your baby's nappy just before you board
Even if it's not your baby's normal feed time get them to drink some milk or water during take off and landing to help prevent their ears hurting
If you're travelling with twins on your own check with your airline as normally only one infant under 6 months is allowed per adult passenger
Whilst you have more items to pack in your suitcase your children, unless a full paying fare, are not given any luggage allowance |
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