Credit: Gulf Air

3. Babysitting

Hard to believe, but it’s true. Gulf Air offers a free Sky Nanny service that arranges dining times for kids to allow parents to eat in peace. Emirates’ ‘Fly with Me Monsters’ program offers free blankets for young passengers and a special backpack and activity book, while British Airways also provides a puzzle and entertainment pack. Flights attendants on most other airlines will offer to temporarily watch the kiddies while parents use the facilities.