Just a couple of random thoughts:
- If you haven't done so already, it would probably be wise to confirm that your 8mo fits within the height/weight restrictions for the bassinet. I don't remember what the limits were (and I'm sure it varies anyway), but I do remember being asked my daughter's height/weight at check-in when we used the bassinet. I also seem to recall hearing that only babies who cannot pull themselves to a sitting position should use the wall-mount bassinet. I guess that restriction wouldn't apply for the floor type.

- While the seat belt sign is on, I think the baby has to be taken out of the bassinet and held in your arms, so -- just something to think about.

- Personally, I like the bulkhead anyway (regardless of the bassinet) because of the floor space, no seats in front to not kick, etc. On recent flights when my daughter (12 months) starts to get wiggly, I've put a blanket down on the floor and sat with her to play.

- I don't know what kind of car seat you have for your older child, but if it's a Britax, check out the "Gogo Kidz" (sold at www.travelingwithkids.com, among other places) wheels that attaches to the back of the car seat and makes it into a kind of rollaboard stroller. I LOVE this product -- I can check our regular stroller at the check-in counter and have less junk to fumble with during our journey. Then again, I only have one child, so I don't know how this would work with two. I'm interested myself in hearing how others travel with two kids (what equipment you take/check/carry on/etc.)


Have a wonderful trip!!!