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6 days ago
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The World's Most Family-Friendly Airport Isn't Where You'd Expect
The World's Most Family-Friendly Airport Isn't Where You'd Expect originally appeared on Parade. For parents traveling with young children, even the smoothest airport experience can feel like a high-stakes juggling act. But according to a new global study, there's one airport that makes family travel a whole lot easier — and it's not where you might think. A recent report from British stroller brand iCandy ranked 117 airports across the globe to determine which were best equipped for families. The company's Little Flyers Index evaluated airports based on factors like the number of kid-friendly restaurants, play areas, nursing rooms, stroller rentals, and even the availability of family-focused security lines. Each airport received a score out of 100 based on these criteria. Topping the list was Spain's Menorca Airport (MAH), a small Mediterranean hub that earned an impressive score of 95. Despite its size, the airport boasts four dedicated children's play areas, three nursing rooms, eight restaurants, and a manageable passenger load that keeps crowds to a minimum — something any parent can appreciate. In second place is Latvia's Riga International Airport (AIX), followed by Poland's Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). Both facilities offer a combination of restaurants, play zones, rentable strollers, and private spaces for feeding or nursing. North American airports didn't break into the top 20. The highest-ranked U.S. airport was Memphis International Airport (MEH), landing at No. 23. RELATED: This Surprising Amtrak Upgrade Might Change How You Travel There's even more good news for travelers navigating airport chaos with kids in tow: air travel might be getting just a little easier thanks to updated TSA policies. According to CBS News, TSA is starting to phase out its long-standing rule requiring passengers to remove their shoes during security screening. While the change won't roll out everywhere right away, several major hubs — including Baltimore/Washington International, Fort Lauderdale, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Portland, Philadelphia, and North Carolina's Piedmont Triad International Airport — are the first to adopt the updated procedures. The World's Most Family-Friendly Airport Isn't Where You'd Expect first appeared on Parade on Aug 3, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 3, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
This Is the Most Family-friendly Airport in the World
Here's another reason to bring the whole family to Points A new study ranked 117 global airports on family-friendly amenities like play areas, nursing rooms, stroller rentals, and security options. Several U.S. airports made the full list, but none cracked the top 20—Memphis International (MEM) ranked highest at No. with small children is no walk in the park, even under the best of circumstances. But as families on the go know, not all airports are created equal—and a new study set out to find the 10 most family-friendly airports in the world. British stroller company iCandy recently released its Little Flyers Index, which examined 117 airports around the world and ranked them according to their kid-friendliness. Scores were determined based on factors that parents care about the most: the number of restaurants available, the number of children's play areas, the number of breastfeeding and nursing rooms, rentable strollers, family-friendly security lines, and the number of passengers who fly from the airport each year. Each airport was then given a score out of 100. After crunching the numbers, Spain's Menorca Airport (MAH), located on the Mediterranean coast, came out on top with a score of 95. This small airport has four children's play areas, three nursing rooms, eight dining options, and a smaller number of annual passengers, making it easier to navigate than other airports. The second airport in the top ten, Latvia's Riga Airport (AIX), has 12 restaurants, three play areas, four nursing rooms, rentable strollers, and family-friendly security. Third on the list is the Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Poland, which has 25 restaurants, three play areas, 19 nursing rooms, rentable strollers, and family-friendly security options. Here are the 10 best family-friendly airports in the world, according to the study: Menorca Airport, Spain Riga International Airport, Latvia Warsaw Chopin Airport, Poland Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Canada Oslo Airport (OSL), Norway Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), France London Luton Airport (LTN), U.K. Munich Airport (MUC), Germany Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Denmark Several U.S. airports appeared on the complete Little Flyer Index, but none made the top 20. The highest ranking U.S. airport is the Memphis International Airport (MEH) in Tennessee, in the 23rd spot. For parents planning a family-friendly vacation, airports that offer amenities designed for young children can be a major game-changer. Spending a layover at an airport with a play area could mean the difference between a totally peaceful second leg of a journey or a total toddler meltdown. A nursing station could mean the difference between a pain-free journey and fumbling in a dirty bathroom stall with an infant, a suitcase, and zero patience. Hopefully, more airports will catch on, and there will be just as many play areas as we do vending machines for eyebrow pencils. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure Solve the daily Crossword
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Travel + Leisure
6 days ago
- Travel + Leisure
This Is the Most Family-friendly Airport in the World
A new study ranked 117 global airports on family-friendly amenities like play areas, nursing rooms, stroller rentals, and security options. Several U.S. airports made the full list, but none cracked the top 20—Memphis International (MEM) ranked highest at No. 23. Traveling with small children is no walk in the park, even under the best of circumstances. But as families on the go know, not all airports are created equal—and a new study set out to find the 10 most family-friendly airports in the world. British stroller company iCandy recently released its Little Flyers Index, which examined 117 airports around the world and ranked them according to their kid-friendliness. Scores were determined based on factors that parents care about the most: the number of restaurants available, the number of children's play areas, the number of breastfeeding and nursing rooms, rentable strollers, family-friendly security lines, and the number of passengers who fly from the airport each year. Each airport was then given a score out of 100. After crunching the numbers, Spain's Menorca Airport (MAH), located on the Mediterranean coast, came out on top with a score of 95. This small airport has four children's play areas, three nursing rooms, eight dining options, and a smaller number of annual passengers, making it easier to navigate than other airports. The second airport in the top ten, Latvia's Riga Airport (AIX), has 12 restaurants, three play areas, four nursing rooms, rentable strollers, and family-friendly security. Third on the list is the Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Poland, which has 25 restaurants, three play areas, 19 nursing rooms, rentable strollers, and family-friendly security options. Exterior of the Menorca Airport on the Spanish island of Menorca. Jan VanHere are the 10 best family-friendly airports in the world, according to the study: Menorca Airport, Spain Riga International Airport, Latvia Warsaw Chopin Airport, Poland Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Canada Oslo Airport (OSL), Norway Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), France London Luton Airport (LTN), U.K. Munich Airport (MUC), Germany Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Denmark Several U.S. airports appeared on the complete Little Flyer Index, but none made the top 20. The highest ranking U.S. airport is the Memphis International Airport (MEH) in Tennessee, in the 23rd spot. For parents planning a family-friendly vacation, airports that offer amenities designed for young children can be a major game-changer. Spending a layover at an airport with a play area could mean the difference between a totally peaceful second leg of a journey or a total toddler meltdown. A nursing station could mean the difference between a pain-free journey and fumbling in a dirty bathroom stall with an infant, a suitcase, and zero patience. Hopefully, more airports will catch on, and there will be just as many play areas as we do vending machines for eyebrow pencils.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Yahoo
These Are the Most Family-friendly Airports in the U.S.
A Tennessee airport takes the top spot, while airports across the U.S. make it on the list. The study looked at available play areas, breastfeeding stations, restaurants, family-friendly security line options, and it comes to airport designs, the comfort of children—and the adults charged with looking after them—barely feels like it was a consideration. There are never enough breast feeding stations or play areas, and getting through security can feel like a nightmare. But not all airports are created equal, and a new study from iCandy identified one family-friendly southern airport that came out above the rest in the United States. Memphis International Airport (MEM) took the top spot in the U.S. thanks to its nine restaurants, five nursing rooms, and security assistance. And while the airport doesn't offer rentable strollers and features just one play area, it stood at the top of the list for American airports. (The airport clocked in at No. 23 worldwide.) To create its Little Flyers Index, the company evaluated more than 100 international airports, looking at the number of play areas, breastfeeding stations, restaurants, family-friendly security line options, availability of rentable strollers, and the total number of annual passengers. The next best airport in the U.S. for families was Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), which tied for No. 26 on the list and also features nine restaurants and one play area, and (like Memphis), offers security options. However, Palm Springs only offers one breast feeding station. That was followed by Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) by Washington D.C., which offers 43 restaurants to choose from, one play area, five breastfeeding stations, and rentable strollers. However, there are no options for family-friendly security so families with young children must navigate the lines alone. These are the top 10 family-friendly airports in the US, according to the Little Flyer Index. 1. Memphis International, Memphis, Tennessee (No. 23 worldwide)2. Palm Springs International Airport, Palm Springs, California (No. 26 worldwide)3. Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington, D.C., Virginia (No. 27 worldwide)4. San Diego International Airport, San Diego, California (No. 29 worldwide)5. John Glenn Columbus International, Columbus, Ohio (No. 37 worldwide)6. Charleston International, Charleston, South Carolina (No. 38 worldwide)7. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International, Minneapolis, Minnesota (No. 39 worldwide)8. Logan International, Boston, Massachusetts (No. 43 worldwide)9. John F. Kennedy International, New York, New York (No. 45 worldwide)10. O'Hare International, Chicago, Illinois (No. 46 worldwide) Traveling with young children? Travel + Leisure has you covered with more family-friendly travel tips, including resort recommendations, beach suggestions, and top campground ideas. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
