Traveling with child with special needs - Q about ticket requirements
I'm helping a family member plan a family trip to Israel in 2018. His son is 3 years old, and has special needs. They are planning on flying business class as a family. As the child will be sitting on his mom/dad's lap the entire flight, they were planning on buying business class seats for themselves, and a coach seat for their son.
My interpretation of airline rules is that you must have a ticket for the cabin of travel you're sitting in (even if you're a child/baby). While he may be able to work with the airline directly to accommodate their needs, it seems like a risk they would be taking.
Does anyone have experience with a situation like this? I'm trying to help them plan a special trip, and would hate for this to backfire on them. Any advice/information would be appreciated.