Flying with Kids - Ten Tips for Keeping a Toddler Busy on a Plane So, you've packed the bags, cancelled the newspapers and are really looking forward to being away for a couple of weeks free from the usual routine  but you’re  really anxious about keeping your young kids occupied on that long plane flight. Besides packing a few great new travel toys that your toddler hasn’t seen before, you'll want to have some airplane activities that won't break, get lost or cost the earth. So here are some practical tips for travelling with toddlers and preschoolers that will help...