http://www.flyertalk.com/forum When traveling with children we become the babysitters, nannies and general tour guides for the next generation of frequent flyer! en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:46:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.flyertalk.com/forum http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1018547-britax-decathlon-united-flight.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:33:51 GMT Hi We will be traveling (transatlantic) with our 18 months son on United. 1 flight is a boing 767-300, the other is a B777. we bought a seat for him. Last year we traveled Air France with a maxi-cosi seat w/o any trouble. Now he has a Britax... Hi
We will be traveling (transatlantic) with our 18 months son on United. 1 flight is a boing 767-300, the other is a B777. we bought a seat for him.
Last year we traveled Air France with a maxi-cosi seat w/o any trouble.

Now he has a Britax Decathlon and we are worry that it will not fit in cattle seat. Does anyone have any experience about it?
I've read the thread about the roundabout/marathon seat but I am not sure that the Decathlon is not even bigger.

He is a small baby not even 19 pounds now so he has to RF in a car. Should we try to RF as well in a plane?
If we realize in the plane that the seat is to big, what are our options?
If we know now that it's to big, which one (size vs comfort?) should we buy?

I know that it is a long questions. Thanks for any answer. ]]> Travel with Children estchef http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1018547-britax-decathlon-united-flight.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1016104-hilarious-article-about-traveling-meltdown-kid.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:10:35 GMT http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/04/how-not-to-calm-a-child-on-a-plane/ This made me laugh out loud! :) http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2...ld-on-a-plane/

This made me laugh out loud! :) ]]> Travel with Children MileageAddict http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1016104-hilarious-article-about-traveling-meltdown-kid.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1015712-maclaren-stroller-recall.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:20:32 GMT In case anyone here might have one of these and not be aware of the recall: Strollers recalled over finger amputation alert (http://edition.cnn.com/2009/BUSINESS/11/10/stroller.recall.maclaren/index.html) The recall concerns only models sold... In case anyone here might have one of these and not be aware of the recall:

Strollers recalled over finger amputation alert

The recall concerns only models sold in the US, not those sold in the EU. ]]> Travel with Children iff http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1015712-maclaren-stroller-recall.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1015058-airline-miles-best-travel-infant.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:40:47 GMT International INF fares are usually 10% of the adult fare. On award tickets that often reverts to 10% of full fare, which on a F award can be a serious _ouch_. But there are some programs that ticket the infant on an award at no additional... International INF fares are usually 10% of the adult fare.

On award tickets that often reverts to 10% of full fare, which on a F award can be a serious ouch.

But there are some programs that ticket the infant on an award at no additional charge.

I'm no expert on this -- does anyone know which ticketing carriers offer free infant tickets on awards, and which charge 10% of full fare? (And are there any variations in between?)

Thanks! ]]> Travel with Children gleff http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1015058-airline-miles-best-travel-infant.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1014285-bugaboo-airplane-through-security.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:43:09 GMT Does any one know if a Bugaboo stroller (Frog) can be brought through airport security (JFK) and the car seat used on a plane (AA737)? Thanks in advance for any responses. Does any one know if a Bugaboo stroller (Frog) can be brought through airport security (JFK) and the car seat used on a plane (AA737)? Thanks in advance for any responses. ]]> Travel with Children sucker777 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1014285-bugaboo-airplane-through-security.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1013901-um-denied-boarding-return-home-france-us.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:14:40 GMT I am an American living abroad in France for the past 3+ years. My children have flown at least 5 RT's a year to the US and back to visit their father.

As is the normal process, the children and I were issued Visas at the French consulate in Chicago in our passports to allow us initial formal entry in France in 2006 and those visas expired in 90 days (the time to allow us to make a formal carte de sejour or residence permit request). The visas in the childrens passports state 'see carte de séjour parent'. The carte de séjour was issued to me as a salaried worker. I renew the carte de sejour each year.

As far as I know, the other expat parents I work with have the same situation administratively.

The kids have travelled up until now either with me or on the airline Unaccompanied Minor program. We have always have our passports looked-at to be sure they aren't expired, but no immigration check until Amsterdam (or entry point in Europe normally).

Yesterday, my daughter was supposed to return to France after the holiday at her father's in the US. She was denied boarding because they said her VISA in her passport was expired. I tried to tell them that yes, it is normal for the visa to be expired becaue the carte de sejour was issued. They said she would need her OWN carte de sejour or a new visa or a return flight to the US within 90 days or they would not let her leave the country.

I cannot send MY carte de sejour with my daughter when she travels because I need to always have it with ME. Also, only my name appears on my actual carte de sejour. It just has the mention: salarié which means i am allowed to have my minor children reside with me in France. Minor children are not issued their own carte de séjours.

Has anyone else ever encountered this? As far as I can understand there is no way for my daughter to be allowed to return from the US to France as a UM.

We had to scramble to reschedule her flights, and buy a refundable ticket with a 'false' return to the US.

If it matters, this happend with NW/Delta in San Diego.

If any expats have ideas on how to handle this, I'm all ears! Thanks! ]]> Travel with Children sheila-toulouse http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1013901-um-denied-boarding-return-home-france-us.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1012729-careful-your-crying-baby-might-end-up-youtube.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:02:19 GMT I'm really amazed. Like why would people record a crying baby on an airplane? What are they trying to accomplish??

I can imagine recording something funny or interesting involving a baby on a plane, but it's just looking at seat backs and then they upload it to YouTube?!?

Here are a couple of examples;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlhe5...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPmBx...eature=related

Just thought to warn you all! ]]> Travel with Children Eclipsepearl http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1012729-careful-your-crying-baby-might-end-up-youtube.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1012654-any-tips-5-yo-2-yo-australia.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:29:03 GMT We are traveling RT from EWR-LAX-BNE on Qantas (Coach) we have 2 girls a 5 YO and a 2 YO, is there anything we can do, or ask for, to make the trip better for them and our fellow travelers. We are traveling RT from EWR-LAX-BNE on Qantas (Coach) we have 2 girls a 5 YO and a 2 YO, is there anything we can do, or ask for, to make the trip better for them and our fellow travelers. ]]> Travel with Children infomark http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1012654-any-tips-5-yo-2-yo-australia.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1012084-infants-first-class.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:07:25 GMT Our boy is due on Thanksgiving Day. We need to fly him with us to multiple destinations during 2010 to visit family who can't fly. I'll keep Plat through Feb 2011, but I won't travel enough to keep it through 2012 as my travel with drop off drastically with the kiddo in the picture.

What are your thoughts on infants in First?

My wife thinks we should stay in coach to avoid disrupting the folks in first, but I'm of the opinion that the other pax can kiss my a$$: First allows us more room and a more comfortable ride.

For the responsible parents who don't change their baby on the seats, and who actually try to keep them quiet, am I just asking for trouble? ]]> Travel with Children oneant http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-children/1012084-infants-first-class.html