It preboards families and plies them with treats: Stacy's Pita Chips and Bear Naked Granola for kids, and Oregon microbrews for parents. Plus, you can preorder DVD players for the ride.
Air France
Even coach feels luxurious—families board before first-class passengers, children can watch cartoons on the in-flight kids' channel, parents sip free champagne, and the friendly flight attendants wear chic Lacroix-designed uniforms.
Virgin America
Virgin Atlantic was the first to make flying fun for grown-ups, so it makes sense that the new Virgin America, which has teamed up with Disney, the Cartoon Network, and Warner Bros. for in-flight entertainment, feels just right for kids.
Lufthansa
You can check luggage the night before flying (a boon for parents who can get to the airport easily). On board, attendants will heat bottles and provide toys themed around Lu the traveling stork.
Emirates
We know. You can barely make it to the movies, let alone the UAE—so consider this our memo-to-the-industry entry. This Dubai-based carrier thinks of everything: goodie-stuffed backpacks for child and mom, 100 channels of kids' programming, and birthday parties.
