Originally Posted by
firespirit
Last time I flew on AS there was a family with 1 infant (no carseat even, she was a lapchild) and 5 adults.
I would say gate agents are responsible to prevetn abuse and in this case ask for some of the adults to stay behind.
Affording special consideration to pregnant women, mothers with infants, the elderly, etc. is common courtesy in the real world - but not when it comes to US air travel.