Taking an international flight this festive season? With the whole world travelling home to join their families in the festivities, there is more than just a possibility that you would find yourself travelling with an adult, or accompanying an elderly relative of yours as you soar back home.

Flying with an adult means an altogether heightened level of awareness and patience. At every step, you've to make sure the elderly is at ease and his health is keeping up with the demands of air travel. Following are some tips that might come in handy as you take up an international flight:

Choose a dependable airline. The most important thing is to fly with an airline known for impeccable service and seamless connectivity. When I was searching for flights to fly to New Delhi with my mother, I did a thorough research of all the available international flights before zeroing in on Lufthansa. With their amazing service coupled with a range of international flights, they've also introduced an A380 in India, something that excited me enough!

Go for a flight with a range of in-flight dishes. No wonder the elderlies are experienced and have seen the world. But when you are flying with them, you want to make sure you serve them everything best. With Lufthansa's More Indian Than You Think initiative, I and my mother relished on some amazing Indian cuisine that was followed by my mom's favourite masala chai. I can't explain enough the exhilarated feeling with my mom savouring her favourite tea at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

Cabin crew. That, definitely, holds the key to a comfortable flight for the elderlies. As Lufthansa sticks to an amazingly hospitable cabin crew that uses national languages such a Hindi and Punjabi, my mother had an amazing time versing with the crew members. It really is overwhelming when you see your mom swell with a sense of pride and confidence.

Inflight entertainment. Might seem a not-too-important thing, but when the flight is long, you got to find ways that keep you engaged. While flying with Lufthansa, I was pleased to come across a range of inflight entertainment options which included not only Bollywood hits but also a range of Bollywood classic songs that my mom hummed before catching a nap. Blissful!

Consider the points above, and you'll find that flying with an elder brings with it a new sense of joy and accomplishment that you'll love to cherish for a long time.