Originally Posted by
LHR/MEL/Europe FF
On the otherhand, while not a 'karma' or moral issue - it could well be an issue of good manners to allow the other passenger, who would be far more comfortable placing the lap child in the middle seat, the use it. (That concept of being kind/considerate to others.)
Originally Posted by
UALOneKPlus
Because it can be very uncomfortable holding a lap child the entire flight, and it would be more comfortable for the child as well. If an empty seat is available, and the child doesn't disturb the aisle passenger, why not let the child use the middle seat?
It can also be very uncomfortable to work in a middle seat or, for that matter, sit next to a small child. Again, I don't understand why the comfort of the parent with the lap child trumps the comfort of the other passenger. Why is it "good manners" to defer to someone with a lap child? Why isn't it good manners for the parents of young children to buy a seat for their child?