I have been on many flights over the past few years on which there have been children, both older and younger.

One specific airline, Virgin Atlantic, provided entertainment for them such as packs of colouring pencils etc, aswell as there on-board entertainment. This was a long-haul flight and although pleasantly surprised I expected such a service to be provided.

However, on shorter flights I have equally had children who have been travelling with their parents on family holidays, and who have not been entertained. This made for a slightly hectic and fraught flight for the parents, other passengers and the cabin crew.

Maybe it was time airlines provided more for their tiny travellers, which would make for a more pleasant journey for everyone concerned.

I agree with you Kate - I have had many times when there have been children somewhere on the plane who have been crying and running up the aisles.

I don't mind children, and I think they have as much right as adults to be on the plane, but I do think that airlines should provide some kind of entertainment for the frantic children.