September/October 2025 by easyJet found


over two-thirds of parents (69%) say they are concerned about the effects of social media and phone screen time on their


children


– with 71% of parents admitting they probably also spend


too and social a


time on their phone


much 60%


too much time on


media themselves.


The research also revealed nearly


quarter


(24%) of children admit to knowing more about their favourite influencers than their parents. However, nearly seven in ten (69%)


parents say holidays are the number one opportunity to connect with their children Holidays emerged as an increasing


priority for


parents when it comes to family wellbeing. Families average up to two holidays a year when children are between the ages of 6 – 18 and nearly half (48%) plan to take more family holidays this year than last, citing spending quality time together (52%),


wellbeing


(42%) and reconnecting with family and friends (40%) as the top drivers for doing so. As part of the Airplane Mode initiative,


the airline has


launched a family card game packed full of conversation- sparking questions spanning categories such as people, places,


work and school,


as well as charade-style challenges and prompts to share advice and meaningful experiences with each other. The card game will


be


available for free for families jetting off over the summer holidays,


with thousands


being handed out at airports across the UK.


As part of the campaign, Katie Piper, popular wellness advocates


and content


creators Jaycie Fry and Will Ainslie and easyJet pilots and cabin crew have released a series of voice notes reflecting on their own experiences of tackling the challenge of disconnection. They also provide advice on some of the issues that affect young people today, like self-worth, positive body image and positive masculinity – topics that


parents say they are anxious to support them in.


Flying to Become More Accessible as Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson Sets Out Key Recommendations for Aviation Industry


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Airport Fire Team Reaching New


Heights for MacMillan


CITY of Derry Airport’s inspiring Fire team, led by Crew Commander, Jason Dougherty, took on the gruelling challenge of climbing Binevenagh Mountain in their Firefighter kits on Saturday 12th July to raise vital funds for MacMillan Cancer Support. A spokesperson for City of Derry Airport said: “This is an organisation very close to our hearts as Jason’s daughter was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma earlier this year and Macmillan have been crucial in providing guidance and support for their family throughout this incredibly difficult journey.”


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“We Are Proud of the Work We Have Done… To Make Our Flights Accessible for All” Says Jet2.com


FOLLOWING on from the issuing of the Aviation Accessibility Task & Finish Group (AATFG) report on how to make flying more accessible for disabled people, Jet2.com says that accessinilty is their “absolute priority”. Steve Wilson, a member of the group and Accessible Travel Manager at Jet2.com


THE expert Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group, established in November last


year and led by former Paralympian and accessibility campaigner


Tanni Grey-Thompson, recommended 19 key


actions


to airlines, airports and the aviation regulator to improve accessibility when travelling through airports and onboard aircraft.


Disability awareness training developed with input from disabled


Baroness has


said: “We invest heavily in making sure that we deliver an industry-leading standard of service for every single customer that travels with us, including anyone requiring assisted travel. We are proud of the work we have done, and continue to do, to make our flights and holidays accessible for all.”


people themselves should be


rolled out across all aviation roles, including airline crew, assistance providers, ground services, security and hospitality staff.


Clearer passenger information is also highlighted as a necessity, ensuring people can easily access information about their travel, including how they can request and book assistance, where they can find in-airport support services and more detailed guidance on how their mobility aids will be transported along the way.


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