Designing Stress-Free Family Travel: Why Airports Need Kidszones
- Play9
- Sep 11
- 2 min read
The Family Travel Challenge
Airports are exciting hubs of movement, but for families they can often feel like obstacle courses. Long security lines, layovers, and delayed flights mean children get restless, parents get stressed, and the travel experience can quickly unravel.
That’s where airport kids play areas come in. Done right, they turn waiting time into play time — creating calmer, happier families and more efficient passenger flow.
Why Airports Are Investing in Kidszones
Boost passenger satisfaction scores Happy children = calmer parents. Airports that offer airport playgrounds and other family-friendly facilities consistently rank higher in satisfaction surveys.
Increase dwell time and spend When kids are engaged, parents can relax — often choosing to eat, shop, or enjoy services they’d otherwise skip.
Enhance brand reputation A well-designed children’s play area signals that an airport cares about its passengers. It becomes a competitive advantage, especially in global hubs.
Kidszones installed at Western Sydney Airport — Australia’s brand new international airport.
The Play9 Difference: Kidszones Built for Airports
Play9 Studios specialises in interactive digital play solutions designed for high-traffic environments.
Our Kidszones are:
Flexible in size: Units come in a range of footprints to fit different spaces.
Single or double-sided: Choose depending on available space, budget, and how many children you want to cater for.
Plug-and-play simple: Quick to install, minimal disruption to airport operations.
Durable & safe: Built from commercial-grade materials to withstand thousands of daily users.
Digital-first: Our in-house game library offers dozens of touch-screen adventures designed for all ages.
At the NEW Western Sydney Airport, our Kidszones are already setting the benchmark, with three dedicated play spaces designed to make the travel experience family-friendly from day one.
From compact single units for smaller lounges to double-sided installations in main concourses, Play9 delivers play that is as functional as it is magical.
ROI That Goes Beyond Play
Investing in a Play9 Kidszone is not just about “keeping kids busy.” It’s about:
Operational efficiency: Calmer families move more smoothly through terminals.
Commercial uplift: Happier passengers spend more time in retail and F&B.
Repeat loyalty: Families actively choose airports that deliver a stress-free experience.
FAQs
Are Play9 Kidszones safe for airports?
Yes. All products meet regional safety standards and are designed for easy supervision and safe passenger flow.
Do Play9 Kidszones require a lot of maintenance?
No. Units are engineered for quick, discreet servicing with minimal downtime.
What ages can use a Play9 Kidszone?
Our games and play housings are designed for toddlers through tweens, with a wide variety built in.
Ready to Transform Family Travel?
Play9 has been refining play design for over 15 years — in airports, shopping centres, and hospitals worldwide. Now, we’re redefining what families can expect from an airport journey.
Contact Play9 Studios today to explore how a Kidszone or/and Playspace can elevate your airport into a family-friendly destination.
Comments