Originally Posted by
Often1
Lap infants should not be permitted and most of all, lap tethers for infants should never be permitted (and are prohibited on US carriers).
It is a harsh reality, but lap infants are permitted because it is an economic necessity for many families.
I’m team “if it’s permitted for the economic benefit of those travelling with the lap child, they shouldn’t also be allowed to take out other passengers when the lap child becomes a missile”
the risk should be assumed by the guardians of the child IMO
of course my preference is for babies to have their own seat and be safe as well as everyone else but, apparently i’m an idealist