Child friendly airport lounges

As someone who loves travel, and now has a 2 year old, I am taking a lot more notice of child friendly airport lounges and travel offerings. Following on from my article on the different child meals (kids meals) that my little one has experienced on planes, I thought it was time to start an article on child friendly airport lounges. This is to help people travelling with children to understand what is available so there aren’t any surprises and help to ensure a smooth travel experience for everyone.

So now my little one is running around, and keeping him entertained for hours at an airport is more challenging, I am visiting the child friendly airport lounge sections more. I will update this article each time we come across a new lounge with child friendly areas or activities.

Joey Club – Qantas Club Melbourne Airport (domestic)

At the back of the Qantas Club Melbourne Airport (domestic) is a child friendly lounge section – the Joey Club. This area had a TV showing cartoons, books, and toys. There was a fridge with a selection of juices and a bowl of fruit. I loved seeing the bowl of fruit (apples) but it would be better to have some more child friendly fruit e.g. having a way of cutting the apples, or adding in bananas etc. While apples are a great start, not all young children can eat whole apples. It would also be great to see water and plain milk as a option for a drink for kids in the little fridge.

Air New Zealand – Melbourne Airport (International)

At the back of the Air New Zealand lounge, right next to the windows looking out onto the tarmac, is a small child friendly lounge area. This area had a television, soft seats, colourful floor, and a small selection of books and toys.

British Airways First Lounge, T3 London Heathrow

There is a kids zone in the British Airways First Lounge, T3 at London Heathrow which had a lovely playmat with images of an airport, ride on planes, a Playstation, TV and toys.

American Airlines Admirals Club – Dallas Fort Worth Terminal D

There is an enclosed kids room at the American Airlines Admirals Club in Dallas Fort Worth Terminal D. It has a TV and some small seats.

Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge – Narita Airport, Tokyo

There is an enclosed room in the Sakura Lounge at Narita Airport. It has a TV showing kids shows, a padded play area, change table are and hot water for bottles.

Air New Zealand Lounge – Sydney International Airport

There is an enclosed room in the Air New Zealand Lounge at Sydney International Airport. It has a TV, kids chairs, high chairs, colouring pencils and toys.

ANA (All Nippon Airways) Lounge – Tokyo Haneda

There is an enclosed room in the ANA Lounge at Tokyo Haneda Airport. It has a TV, kids chairs and tables and toys.

Fiji Airways Premier Lounge (LaiLai Land) – Nadi, Fiji

There is an enclosed room in the Fiji Airways Lounge at Nadi International Airport, Fiji. It has a TV, kids chairs and tables. All lights and TV were off when we entered the lounge at about 6am in the morning but a staff member did come and put the TV on closer to 7am.

Finnair Platinum Lounge – Helsinki, Finland

There was a small cupboard and draw including toys and books for children in the Finnair Platinum Wing at Helsinki Airport. There was no special area for children but this selection of toys and books was right at near the door when you enter so you could easily take some for your children.

Qatar Al Mourjan Lounge – Doha, Qatar

There is an enclosed room in the Al Mourjan Lounge at Hamad International Airport in Doha. It hhad kids chairs and tables and toys.

Stay tuned for more as I travel the world with my little frequent flyer.