LeisureFirst

I was paying attention: for some reason I can't quite fathom, I do sometimes read what you write.

But you simply told me to "adjust [my] settings". With all the talk about operating systems I assumed this meant browser (or, less plausibly, computer) settings and looked at those. If you'd said Flyertalk Options then I would have "found the answer sooner".

Agreed.

ncdecolover

Thanks so much for this exhaustive (and very helpful) report on your trip in BA First to Cape Town. My DH and I plan to return to SA next year, using AA miles to fly from LHR to CPT in BA First.

I totally empathize with you on the situation you experienced with the screaming infant. About ten years ago, we were flying CDG-PIA and had to endure several hours of a screaming French toddler in Coach with us. She also spent most of the flight kicking the back of the seat in front of her. The only baby supplies it appeared her parents had brought on board were a bottle of mineral water and one toy--no food.

I don't do well (as in "panic attack") with non-stop noise I cannot get away from. The only thing that helped me get through this flight was two Xanax. Now, I never fly without it.

Just out of curiosity, did any members of the BA First crew try to help the baby's family to quiet her? I realize this situation is a real sticky wicket for everyone involved.

BLUESCRAZYGIRL

Great report! very helpful for future travel!^

jumpseat_jock

yes indeed to their credit and that of the parents they all tried to console / comfort the infant - it was not pleasant for anyone involved which goes back to my original point about accepting bookings for infants whom by their very nature cannot be reasoned with / controlled when it all goes "due south" JJ