Originally Posted by
kmcbrid2
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.
Where are you getting this untrue information? OP mentioned two airlines; AA and UA. A lap child on an international ticket is going to usually be charged 10% of the adult ticket price. It can add up to quite a large sum.
OP - this is your only/first child, right? That trip, IMO, is crazy. You just can't travel the way you used to before you had a child. Hours and hours of flying, then a train ride, then a boat trip? I don't even want to do that.
My tips for traveling with children? Be a bit more realistic about what they/you can handle. Surely there is someplace closer to home with warm water and culture you may enjoy. The Caribbean has some lovely beaches and it's a short ride away from Boston.