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Scary Mommy 2025 Readers’ Choice Best Family Friendly Airline

Buckle up and hit the friendliest of skies with these airlines.

by Team Scary Mommy
Scary Mommy 2025 Readers' Choice Awards

Look, we all know that flying with young kids is NOT fun no matter how you slice it. But there are some airlines that make it a whole lot easier by prioritizing families' needs across the board. So if you're going long haul or short jumps, these airlines have your best interests at heart.

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1. Lufthansa

What Scary Mommy readers love about Lufthansa:

  • In-flight staff that always goes out of the way to make kids feel special and welcome
  • Lots of inflight activities and programs for kids to keep them busy
  • They’re serious about family boarding and make it a priority
  • You can use your own car seat

2. Southwest Airlines

What Scary Mommy readers love about Southwest Airlines:

  • Great handling of unaccompanied minors
  • Kid-friendly options for in-flight entertainment
  • Improving seat reservations to help with family boarding

3. JetBlue Airways

What Scary Mommy readers love about JetBlue Airways:

  • Good snack and entertainment options for kids
  • Families can bring their own strollers and car seats
  • They always try to seat kids 13 and under with an accompanying adult before boarding

Photos courtesy of Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Qatar Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines