What should go in the family’s accessible bag?
Pack a small bag for the time between leaving the aircraft and reaching your accommodation. Keep travel documents, spare clothing and essential items for the children together instead of spreading them across several suitcases. Decide which adult will manage the documents and which will keep track of bags or the stroller. A little organisation makes it easier to respond if the arrival process takes longer than expected.
Which child-restraint details should be confirmed?
Tell the transfer provider each child's age, height and weight, together with any particular restraint requirement. Ask for the requested equipment to appear in the booking confirmation. If you bring your own seat, discuss its installation needs and the vehicle arrangement beforehand. Do not assume a booster, infant seat and harnessed child seat are interchangeable, or that a larger vehicle automatically provides the equipment your family needs.
How do I handle time spent inside the terminal?
Airport arrival can include queues, baggage collection and a bathroom or feeding break before you are ready to meet the vehicle. Agree how to contact the provider if you are delayed inside the terminal. Use the confirmed meeting instructions and keep the family together while finding the pickup point. If you need assistance through the airport, arrange it with the airline and coordinate the transfer separately so both parts of the journey are understood.
What should we check before the vehicle leaves?
At the vehicle, take the time needed to organise children and check the requested seating arrangement. Make sure the stroller, suitcases and smaller bags have all been accounted for. Keep a useful bag within reach without obstructing the vehicle or restraints. Repeat the same passenger and equipment information for any hotel change and the airport return, especially when different relatives travel on different dates or the final departure is very early.
Useful questions
What child information should I send?
Send age, height and weight, plus any specific seat requirement, and ask for written confirmation of the arrangement.
Should I mention a stroller separately?
Yes. Include it in the luggage list and give its folded size if it is bulky.