Originally Posted by
Eclipsepearl
Please don't be judgmental towards those of us who pay for a seat and bring a car seat on board. This is the only way to fly safely with a baby.
Agree. In the event of any form of accident, the lap baby will get squashed as the parent's upper body is thrown forwards onto them. They also cannot brace properly to try to avoid this.
Given how safety oriented air travel is in general, I am amazed this is still allowed when e.g. standing passengers (who could "brace" by standing back to a bulkhead) aren't.
Neil