Irish Examiner View: Credit to Ryanair for joining Sunflower network

The Sunflower lanyard network recognises the symbol worn by those with a non-visible disability and anyone who may require extra assistance

Ryanair has led the way in Ireland by joining the Sunflower lanyard network. Picture: Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire

Travelling with children through busy, often overcrowded, airports ranks near the top of any shortlist headed ‘necessary evils’. 

Delays, long queues, red-eye flights, restricted movement, garish lights... it is a potent combination for trouble and strife for parents shepherding youngsters with just the promise of a nice time at the end of the ordeal.