Originally Posted by
Sockgap
I don't want to ban kids from planes but think it's perfectly reasonable for all kids and their parents to be in economy.
When I buy a cheap class ticket I know it's a lottery and my flight is going to be pretty uncomfortable however it plays out.
But when I fork out thousands of bucks extra for a premium class ticket, I do it to ensure I get a really comfortable and relaxing flight, where I can get some sleep. There should not even be the possibility of multiple screaming babies all around me, because if I am not comfortable I have completely wasted the extra money. I can be uncomfortable much more cheaply in the back of the plane.
But, as in my case, my 6, 8, and 9 year olds are Plats with AA. They spend more money with AA than you do, they will have more flight years with AA than you will, etc. If you were AA would you want to ban them from First Class?
Not a good business decision.
p.s. My children behave 95% of the time