Originally Posted by
oldpenny16
This is a near endless discussion on travel topics. As the OP is assuming that he and his wife will be able to travel easily and often with baby, it is obvious he has a lot to learn.
Babies make their own rules.
Some are good travelers
Others are not.
You don't know until you try it all out.
I agree with you that it depends on the child, but I think that's not the only variable. The success of a flight with a child has a lot to do with how well the parents are prepared: booking trips well ahead and choosing the best flights and seats, foreseeing the most likely situations and bring whatever they would need to maximize the child's comfort and minimize disturbance to fellow passengers.
In my case, when traveling with my son, I know I'm not there to "enjoy" the flight, no matter the cabin we are. I don't expect to sleep, watch a movie or anything else. IMHO, it's a small price to pay.