New Rule Prohibiting Infants in Bulkhead Row/Seat Belt Air Bag Discussion Thread
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That is a bit
Originally Posted by VNAFlyer
We ran into this "best practice" on VN of all places... companion had a lap infant, and we were shuffled all around since there were so many lappers on board, and the one-infant-per-row rule in place.
He ended up assigned to the exit row ().
He ended up assigned to the exit row ().
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My friend wasn't thrilled with it, but I pointed out that it probably would be an easy trade on board. Which it was, and no other infant in the row.
I've just learned that there will be many instances of and on VN. And I can usually find comedic value in most of those situations.
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Seat Belt Extensions are prohibited:
in Exit Rows
Rows 1 and 6 on Alaska Airlines flights 1-999
http://www.alaskaair.com/content/tra...s-of-size.aspx
in Exit Rows
Rows 1 and 6 on Alaska Airlines flights 1-999
http://www.alaskaair.com/content/tra...s-of-size.aspx
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While seat belt extenders are not permitted it should be noted that the seatbelt is longer if it is airbag equipped. I know this because I don't need an extender in row 1 with the airbag seatbelt but do need one in row 2-4.
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With a belt extension the airbag would probably be incorrectly positioned for an effective deployment. Also the buckle on an airbag belt has a magnet built into it that closes an enabling switch when coupled, which arms the airbag.
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Resurrecting an old thread. Flew yesterday with a lap infant and upon boarding we were told that someone else wanted our seats in row 3 for their infant with car seat, so we were moved to row 1. I didn't think lap infants were allowed in row 1 because:
1) It's next to an exit, which is specifically prohibited in Alaska's rules
2) They have air belts in the seats, which seem unsafe for the infant
Any thoughts here? I filed an Alaska Listens survey, and the flight attendent gave us 3000 miles.
Surprised that they moved an infant for another infant - rather than swapping someone out in row 2.
1) It's next to an exit, which is specifically prohibited in Alaska's rules
2) They have air belts in the seats, which seem unsafe for the infant
Any thoughts here? I filed an Alaska Listens survey, and the flight attendent gave us 3000 miles.
Surprised that they moved an infant for another infant - rather than swapping someone out in row 2.
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I too was on a flight this summer when a couple boarded with an infant and sat in row 1. No one was moved and the flight commenced with the lap infant in row 1.
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Resurrecting an old thread. Flew yesterday with a lap infant and upon boarding we were told that someone else wanted our seats in row 3 for their infant with car seat, so we were moved to row 1. I didn't think lap infants were allowed in row 1 because:
1) It's next to an exit, which is specifically prohibited in Alaska's rules
2) They have air belts in the seats, which seem unsafe for the infant
Any thoughts here? I filed an Alaska Listens survey, and the flight attendent gave us 3000 miles.
Surprised that they moved an infant for another infant - rather than swapping someone out in row 2.
1) It's next to an exit, which is specifically prohibited in Alaska's rules
2) They have air belts in the seats, which seem unsafe for the infant
Any thoughts here? I filed an Alaska Listens survey, and the flight attendent gave us 3000 miles.
Surprised that they moved an infant for another infant - rather than swapping someone out in row 2.