Originally Posted by
bennijiggs
Because she likes to sit in mine and my wifes lap. Like I stated, in a restaurant she doesnt last long in her own seat. She prefers to be in our lap or trying to walk around the joint. If I bought her her own seat, it would remain empty for 98% of the flight, hence why I am reluctant to purchase one for her.
Your reluctance is irrelevant. She's over two years old and legally, you must purchase a ticket for her. Advice? Buy the seat and avoid embarrasment and additional cost when you are asked for her birth certificate at check-in or the gate, and you must purchase a ticket at the walk-up fare.