Originally Posted by
COSPILOT
I've been the decent one and moved to help a mom and kids, but really, is it my job to get screwed for lack of planning on someone else's part? Your family member is at fault, assuming family trumps all, and I say that as I travel with my wife and kids. We plan for everything, not just airplanes, but hotels as well, heck even the car rental. Should I give up my large SUV rental that I reserved for the poor woman that booked a sub compact rental?
Following up on this, you will see many threads on FT where members ask very detailed questions about travel with families, and receive lots of great advice. There are all kinds of resources out there for those who are responsible enough to plan ahead.