Originally Posted by
GITU
Hi,
This will be the first time my daughter flies, and it's a ~16 hour flight, then a short layover in Japan, and another six hours to Bangkok. We are planning on then taking the train and a boat to get to Koh Tao, one of the islands there. We will stay at a beach front hotel/resort for 2 weeks.
A few questions:
1) Is it wrong if our daughter joins us in business class? I see no reason why my wife or I should book economy if we can go business, but will we deal with a lot of grief?
2) How can we make the trip as pleasant as possible for our daughter? We want to have a great time but I am nervous about bringing her on a plane for so long...
3) How much will airlines typically charge (AA or UA) for bringing a pack n play crib that won't fit into my luggage bag? Strollers are checked at the gate and are free, correct?
4) Any tips for once we get to Bangkok, i.e., general travel tips when traveling with young children?
Thank you so much for answering my questions! I hope you can ease my fears.
I know there is a huge debate on if airkines shoukd allow kids in business class or not but i say if you paid for it then you have as much right to any other business class customer. You didnt mention the airline but i know some airlines will allow bassionet bulkhead seats for childern 2 and under. This should be free for economy but you may pay 10% of adukt ticket for bussiness. If you want to save money you coukd do this and business ofers more room for you kid to seat with you to watch movies. If you choose economy make sure the plane has your own tv.
I know most people will tell you to take a short trip to see how your kids do but sometimes you dont have that option and kids change with age, even month to month when under 3. I have three kids 4, 2, and 4 month old and all of their first fkights were 16 hiur non stop flights.
Keep in mind you kids will end up falling asleep for half of the flight. Bring some small toys and ipad loaded with movies as back up and you and your kid will be fine!
Enjoy the trip!