Originally Posted by
FWAAA
I can't imagine why someone would want to hold a nearly two year old toddler on their lap for an entire international flight (never mind the slight safety risk).
Did that (once) when I was younger. Y was 100% full. On top of that, matronly FA's were in a particularly foul mood on that flight. I vowed never to do that again.
Take my word for it; it's not worth the savings in money.