No seatbelts for infants! [Comair]
Dec 12, 2017, 8:53 am
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The safest way of traveling with infants is with a car seat. BA's regulations don't make sense at all (forward versus rear-facing). They don't even allow car seats for infants under 6 months, when they are at their most fragile. That is outrageous from a safety standpoint. I just wouldn't fly with BA. I've heard their customer service is horrendous, anyway. Whatever airline you fly with, definitely print out their rules from their website; in my experience, flight crew more often than not do not know their own rules with regards to car seats.
As for a 5 point versus 3 point harness, are you sure yours is not a 5 point? Every car seat I've looked at has a 5-point harness system.
As for a 5 point versus 3 point harness, are you sure yours is not a 5 point? Every car seat I've looked at has a 5-point harness system.
Dec 14, 2017, 8:03 am
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Many US states require a helmet.
Watching Air Emergency one night (don't remember the particular crash-but it was US), the FA advised a woman with lap child to assume the crash position and hold the child against the floor-those where the airlines guidelines. Mother lived. She never saw her child again. A crash is always unlikely, but I simply cannot see how its possible to secure a baby 8-30 pounds with your arms/hands in the event of an emergency. After that, we get a seat and put them in it.
Watching Air Emergency one night (don't remember the particular crash-but it was US), the FA advised a woman with lap child to assume the crash position and hold the child against the floor-those where the airlines guidelines. Mother lived. She never saw her child again. A crash is always unlikely, but I simply cannot see how its possible to secure a baby 8-30 pounds with your arms/hands in the event of an emergency. After that, we get a seat and put them in it.
Due to ridiculous levels of calm and skill from the two pilots, everyone walked away, despite the fact that no-one was assuming the brace position.
Dec 14, 2017, 8:14 am
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Dec 14, 2017, 8:46 am
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From memory, that was pretty close! It was indeed a good ending to something that could have ended very badly. A great combination of airmanship, skill and a bit of luck.
Dec 14, 2017, 9:48 am
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Threads such as this all come down to the same basic principle, e.g. that different nations have different laws.
Prescription drugs, infant procedures aboard aircraft, baggage in exit rows, exit row qualifications, visas, and many others.
If one travels, one quickly learns to either ask those who have gone before or to do some simple research regarding issues which may arise. It really is not that surprising.
Prescription drugs, infant procedures aboard aircraft, baggage in exit rows, exit row qualifications, visas, and many others.
If one travels, one quickly learns to either ask those who have gone before or to do some simple research regarding issues which may arise. It really is not that surprising.
Dec 15, 2017, 1:19 am
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Agreed, but safety of peoples' little ones is always, always an emotive subject. Although imho that in no way excuses the rudeness of the poster near the start of this tread.
Dec 15, 2017, 3:00 pm
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If the topic of discussion was “should policy be changed”, then perhaps a more emotional response would be expected (though still not warranted).
Dec 19, 2017, 9:11 am
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Context matters. In the context of this discussion emotion is irrelevant... it’s about written policy/procedure and acting within the confines of the rules.
If the topic of discussion was “should policy be changed”, then perhaps a more emotional response would be expected (though still not warranted).
Dec 19, 2017, 9:58 am
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