Traveling with children. Heaven or hell?

Nowadays, most trips made by bus are for pleasure, it is very usual to find the strictest passenger profile. Passengers who are looking for high quality in-flight entertainment that is suitable not only for their travel companions, but also for the rest of the bus. We are talking about children. Because offering a high quality service to a child is sometimes a challenge.

Children: the decision makers of this generation.

It is true that the most important thing when traveling is safety , we tend to forget entertainment . When traveling with children, it's VERY important to bring the right distraction with us, otherwise this trip can go from "Journey of my dreams" to "Welcome to your worst nightmare (and that of the people traveling with you too). Even if they are children, they know what they want to enjoy their trip. That's why it's increasingly common for adults to choose the place and children to choose the way to get there. New technologies have given children unlimited decision-making power, as they usually study in-flight entertainment. If the kids aren't satisfied once on board, the journey is likely to become a harrowing odyssey for the rest of the passengers. Moreover, if we have in mind that there is no exit in a bus… The challenge is launched.

What should I consider?

As we do not know the preferences of all the passengers who will travel with our bus, it is very important to have a wide and varied offer . Our passengers should have the opportunity to travel while watching a TV show, listening to music, watching a movie or even reading a good book. Due to the great competition in this sector, the operator's investment in passenger satisfaction is increasing. Nowadays, buses are not only vehicles that take us from point A to point B, they must also provide high quality in-flight entertainment that will lead our passengers to renew the travel experience.

At Azimut, we have spent many years analyzing passenger profiles in order to improve our offer , which is why at least 20% of entertainment is aimed at children. Even though all children are not equal and each year counts a lot and makes a bigger difference due to their rapid growth, we have a Baby-Friendly offer, in other words, we have an offer suitable for babies from 0 to 3 years old, in addition to that for older children. Because toddlers are the strictest children, and not having an offer for them is a risk for other passengers if, for example, the child starts crying because he is bored.

I own a school bus, is this entertainment offer suitable for my service?

SURE. A school bus with onboard entertainment is a major asset for your service to generate new contacts, since you invest in the satisfaction of your passengers and improve the image of school transport and the school in question. It's even a fantastic opportunity to include educational content such as interactive English lessons.

To clarify this point, let's look at the examples below. Between the 2 children, which benefits from added value that will improve their travel experience?

1. A child who takes the school bus for a 30-minute journey, and the entertainment offer he will appreciate is the one he has in his backpack.
2. A child who takes the school bus for a 30-minute journey, and who can follow his favorite television program and play with the screen in front of him.

Which of the 2 children will arrive in class the most motivated? Who will go home with the most positive attitude?

Sometimes we forget the details that allow the passenger to have a wonderful journey.

I still don't understand… Is it necessary to invest in entertainment for children and babies?

The answer is yes. There is always the possibility of sharing a trip with a child, so it is VERY IMPORTANT to have a suitable entertainment offer (even taking into account the conviviality aspect). At Azimut we want to make the public aware of the disastrous experience that a passenger can suffer when a baby cries for 6, 7 or 8 hours of bus travel. (Most of us have experienced it). We repeat it. It is very easy to avoid this situation by means of a superior entertainment offer. If you have any doubts and want more information on how we can help you, we assure you that we are experts in onboard entertainment , as we take care of every detail for your peace of mind.

To find out more contact us . Getting the best entertainment deal is easier than you think.