Long Haul Flight with an 18 month old
Discussion
Hi,
My son is coming up 7 months and some close friends have recently moved to Live in LA. I have an Amex 241 voucher and enough avios to fly us all out there and back in Club World at this time next year, but i'm wondering if anyone can shed any light on what travelling with an 18 month old boy, who obviously won't have his own seat, would be like. My wife is starting to think it could be an absolute nightmare on the plane and then we don't know how well young kids adapt to new time zones.
Appreciate any help or advice as at the moment we are in danger of ending up in Portugal, again.
My son is coming up 7 months and some close friends have recently moved to Live in LA. I have an Amex 241 voucher and enough avios to fly us all out there and back in Club World at this time next year, but i'm wondering if anyone can shed any light on what travelling with an 18 month old boy, who obviously won't have his own seat, would be like. My wife is starting to think it could be an absolute nightmare on the plane and then we don't know how well young kids adapt to new time zones.
Appreciate any help or advice as at the moment we are in danger of ending up in Portugal, again.
Testaburger said:
As others have said, preparation is the key.
I spend a huge amount of my time in a business class seat, travelling long-haul, and it always impresses me to see kids being travelled. Most are good, some not so, but unlike what some here try to insinuate about bringing kids into premium cabins - it matters not what they think. They are free to get their own jet. It is, as mentioned already, public transport.
I don't have kids of my own, so I can't empathise too much regarding how potentially laborious it is to bring your little'n on a long flight. As a nearby passenger, though - earplugs and a couple of whiskies after the meal tends to drown out any crying.
Do it. Life is far too short not to.
Load an ipad full of games, bring some toys, books etc. and bring them on board tired.
Perhaps i should stock up and good ear plugs and offer them to anyone who needs them.I spend a huge amount of my time in a business class seat, travelling long-haul, and it always impresses me to see kids being travelled. Most are good, some not so, but unlike what some here try to insinuate about bringing kids into premium cabins - it matters not what they think. They are free to get their own jet. It is, as mentioned already, public transport.
I don't have kids of my own, so I can't empathise too much regarding how potentially laborious it is to bring your little'n on a long flight. As a nearby passenger, though - earplugs and a couple of whiskies after the meal tends to drown out any crying.
Do it. Life is far too short not to.
Load an ipad full of games, bring some toys, books etc. and bring them on board tired.
He's a very well behaved kids, but things can change in the next 12 months. I think like most kids, he'll be fine for the majority and have a few crying fits but we absolutely make sure that our impact on other people when we are out in restaurants, parks, shops etc is minimal !
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