Aircraft and babies

islandannie

Aidenr says.

"I do know that BA will not allow infants/small kids (under a certain age)in there premium cabins regardless or how much the price is"

Well they must have made a mistake with my first class seats to JFK next Feb then with one infant under 2yrs and one under 11yrs.

"Business" class travellers are not the most forgiving IMO"

You are at least correct there,because nobody tut tuts me.





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misscomickat

When I flew out here (to Turkey), I was seated next to a 1 year old. He was adorable and I spent a lot of the flight playing with him/handing him things. I enjoyed having him sitting next to me much more than some grumpy old person, or a group of guys on a stag party.

It's up to parents to control their children and teach them about manners. I don't agree with the idea of child free flights - children are a part of life.

dmg24

I've just got back from Prague, and somehow feel worse than flying back from LA!

On the way out, I had a p*ssed Geordie couple behind me. Everytime he spoke (shouted), I got a wave of alcohol fumes ... at 7am.

On the way back, there was a couple behind me with two little ones. Took a while to get them settled, but otherwise no problems at all.

Two rows in front were three Czech men (late teens/ early twenties). You could tell they were going to be trouble when they decided to smoke whilst on the bus to the plane. During the flight they were downright annoying to everyone, and quite abusive to the people directly in front of them. It got so bad that when we landed, the first people on the plane were the police.

I know which people I'd be sat near!

Tojo_Ralph

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I am very selective when picking my seat on a flight and manage to avoid potential problems with babies and/or children, however if I have ever had a problem, a quiet but firm word with the cabin crew usually resolves the issue.

The same cannot however be said for adults and I have had far more discomfort in flight from boring adults, smelly adults, snuffling adults, loud adults, sweaty adults, outsize adults, drunk adults, etc, etc, than I have ever had with children and/or babies.

becominganobsessivesaver

Aidenr wrote: »

"Business" class travellers are not the most forgiving IMO
although I dont work for them, I do know that BA will not allow infants/small kids (under a certain age)in there premium cabins regardless or how much the price is.

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I've also booked my 18 month old business class BA to mauritius next year. Can't wait to see the looks we get (especially as it's her first flight)

Pooky23

In my experience it is inconsiderate adults who cause the problems!

My children only travelled by plane when they were of an age to be able to understand how to behave properly. We have flown both economy and premium economy without any problems at all. When we flew on a night flight with Virgin earlier this year, whilst my two children slept soundly, I was kept awake by the most obnoxious man who insisted standing next to my seat talking all night to the stewardesses. The only time he sat down was when there was turbulance. I did complain but he didn't seem in the least bit concerned about the comfort of anyone around him.

I would pay extra for Premium Economy or Business class if I could ever afford it. Not to get away from other people's children, but for the extra comfort and legroom.

conradmum

Tojo_Ralph wrote: »

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I am very selective when picking my seat on a flight and manage to avoid potential problems with babies and/or children, however if I have ever had a problem, a quiet but firm word with the cabin crew usually resolves the issue.

The same cannot however be said for adults and I have had far more discomfort in flight from boring adults, smelly adults, snuffling adults, loud adults, sweaty adults, outsize adults, drunk adults, etc, etc, than I have ever had with children and/or babies.

Out of interest, how do you choose a good seat? I get the impression you do a lot of flying. Any tips on the best seats would be appreciated.

Back on topic, when flying with all my children, I sit the older ones in the seats in front of the youngest one, so any inadvertent seat kicking (which isn't unknown in 3/4/5 year olds, let's face it) is inflicted on a big brother.

Children aged 5+ should just blimmin' behave themselves!

becominganobsessivesaver

I imagine one way is to not sit near the bulkheads where the bassinets are. Also any seats in front of emergency exit seats won't have children kicking them as they aren't allowed in these seats

sturll

conradmum wrote: »

Out of interest, how do you choose a good seat? I get the impression you do a lot of flying. Any tips on the best seats would be appreciated.

Back on topic, when flying with all my children, I sit the older ones in the seats in front of the youngest one, so any inadvertent seat kicking (which isn't unknown in 3/4/5 year olds, let's face it) is inflicted on a big brother.

Children aged 5+ should just blimmin' behave themselves!

Sit as far away from the bar as possible

(i dont expect everyone to get that!)

Gavin83

markelock wrote: »

I'll add people who don't like children. there's something deeply disturbing about that as a general concept

Why? I don't mind children, although I'd never want any myself. However, I can understand why people wouldn't like them.

Still, if it was a long flight or one that I felt I'd need some peace on, I'd pay a little extra to be away from kids. I don't generally fly to places where loads of kids would travel though.

However adults can be much worse on flights than kids. At least you can excuse kids, there really is no reason for adults to be rude or awkward on a flight.