Nicola Alpe: Why flying with kids is the hardest part of the school holidays 27 Apr, 2021 07:00 PM 4 minutes to read Flying with kids strikes fear into the heart of any parent - but the experience doesn't have to be a stressful one. Photo / Getty Images Flying with kids strikes fear into the heart of any parent - but the experience doesn't have to be a stressful one. Photo / Getty Images OPINION: Transtasman travel is back - and for some families, this will be the first time their children will fly. Taking youngsters on a plane needn't be as dramatic as it's made out to be, if parents are strategic about it. We have done countless long and short-haul flights, and here are my tips to make the flight as painless as possible.