Fly with "Dora" and "Elmo". JetBlue offers a distraction for kids at high altitudes.

Bring food and drinks for your kids; arrive at the airport early; ask for bulkhead seats; keep your itinerary simple; and make room in your carry-on for toys and books that your kids might enjoy.

Here's another tip: don't listen to those elitist parents who say t.v. is bad for kids. Television can be useful and it's helpful if you're flying with children.

A handful of airlines offer digital diversions on their planes but JetBlue is best for families who want space around them during their flights. Seats are about 21 inches wide (good for little ones to stretch-out), with about a 36-inch distance from your kid's seat to the seat ahead.

A recent survey, by Consumer Reports National Research Center, ranked JetBlue as No. 1 in customer satisfaction with a score of 87 out of a possible 100, beating rivals in terms of check-in ease, seating comfort, on-time performance and in-flight service.

Easy online ticket-buying, leather seats, friendly flight attendants, cheap ticket prices, and free satellite t.v. in every seatback have attracted picky travellers. In the past few years, JetBlue has received many awards, including Best US Airline, Best Domestic Airline, Best Budget Airline, and Best Value for Cost.

In 2006, the company partnered with Nickelodeon for the "Jet Back to School with Blue" promotion. The partnership was formed to benefit the international nonprofit organization First Book, which provides new books to children from low-income families.