The flight log: a lovely tradition to pass on to our children
13 November, 2025
When you travel with children, every departure becomes an adventure. But what if we went further? What if every flight also became a chance to document, to learn and to create tangible memories?
The flight log: a legacy of aviation
Originally, the flight log (or logbook) is a tool pilots use to record every flight: date, type of aircraft, duration, destination, observations…
Over time, this rigorous habit has turned into a playful, symbolic tradition among aviation enthusiasts and traveling families. Keeping a flight log has become a unique way to hold on to the memories of your trips and to awaken children’s curiosity about the world.
A tool that is both fun and educational
A flight log lets you:
- Keep a tangible memento of your plane trips;
- Spark an interest in geography, aviation and cultures;
- Create friendly exchanges with the crew;
- Develop a taste for writing and documenting from a very young age.
The BB Jetlag Flight Logbook: a co-creation with Les Belles Combines
Les Belles Combines is publishing the brand-new BB Jetlag Flight Logbook: the first logbook for kids that is 100% Québécois and available in French. Written by Sophie Reis, founder of bbjetlag.com, the go-to site for traveling parents, and author of the bestselling book Le Guide des parents voyageurs : s’inspirer, s’informer, s’équiper 0-12 ans, this logbook is a high-quality product that is unique in Québec.
Designed by traveling parents for curious kids, this logbook was carefully created to combine fun, independence and discovery.
Inside, kids can:
- Record the details of each flight (airline, destination, duration);
- Jot down their impressions, memories or feelings;
- Collect crew signatures;
- Learn while having fun with themed pages about travel.
The format is practical, about the size of a passport, easy to slip into our bag. And above all, it's a tool that invites children to become the narrators of their own adventures.
A great gift idea or a ritual to start as a family
Whether to give to a future traveling parent or to a seasoned young traveler, the BB Jetlag Flight Logbook makes an ideal gift. It's also a lovely keepsake to pull out again in a few years, with pride and nostalgia.
Ready to create memories?
Discover the BB Jetlag Flight Logbook at lesbellescombines.com
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