Baby Cot in F 747
Jul 10, 2018, 2:54 am
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That is not what I’m saying, I said that just because some crew ignore the safety rules a parent would only want their child to be safe and wouldn’t allow them on the floor loose. If you need to let them stretch their legs always hold on to them by both hands.
Jul 10, 2018, 3:57 am
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I would have thought row 5 would be much better for you. Nearer the galley and loos for convenience. Greater ability to pass the little one between you both and has the bassinet. Plus if there is another seat free one of you could shift for a little while and you then have a free seat next to you if that is helpful. 1AK are not good for dining together in and dont have that much free space.
Jul 10, 2018, 4:17 am
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I would have thought row 5 would be much better for you. Nearer the galley and loos for convenience. Greater ability to pass the little one between you both and has the bassinet. Plus if there is another seat free one of you could shift for a little while and you then have a free seat next to you if that is helpful. 1AK are not good for dining together in and dont have that much free space.
One thing not yet said is that the design for affixing the bassinet/baby seat in BA F seats is abysmal, seriously impeding the function and available space of the main seat.
Perhaps that's a deliberate ploy on BA's part: sort of going for MH light!
For parents, I'd say CW is a better overall experience, especially with a young baby.
Jul 10, 2018, 7:02 am
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My view is that 5F is the marked seat, so this is really where a particularly young passenger should be seated with their parent/guardian. That's what it's designed for. And 5E is a great companion seat for a couple, with an easy-to-use divider.
As a passenger who is aware of the bassinet seating symbol on the map, as it is in any long-haul cabin, I specifically select my seat based on the knowledge that such a young passenger may be present.
As a passenger who is aware of the bassinet seating symbol on the map, as it is in any long-haul cabin, I specifically select my seat based on the knowledge that such a young passenger may be present.
Jul 10, 2018, 7:06 am
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Our little one will be 14 months old at the time of flight next year.
With both 1A/1K available for the flight I'm looking at, I wondered how necessary it is that the Brittax goes into 5F. Will it fit in other seats for example?
The flight time would be around 7 hours each way, and we will likely have the travel buggy,
M
With both 1A/1K available for the flight I'm looking at, I wondered how necessary it is that the Brittax goes into 5F. Will it fit in other seats for example?
The flight time would be around 7 hours each way, and we will likely have the travel buggy,
M
In general, every flight we have taken with our son from 3 months until his current 10 month stage has "been the worst" due to less sleeping and more fidgeting / wanting to be exploring. Even at his 6 month state he spent very little time in the britax which was a bit of white elephant. We were lucky in that there was a free seat next to us which my wife took and we laid him down in her seat where he slept happily for a while.
I personally wouldn't bother with the britax except for a very young baby, better to have the space to deal with them and you always have the option of hanging out on the buddy seat if you need to lay them down to sleep in "your" bed.
Jul 10, 2018, 7:27 am
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My view is that 5F is the marked seat, so this is really where a particularly young passenger should be seated with their parent/guardian. That's what it's designed for. And 5E is a great companion seat for a couple, with an easy-to-use divider.
As a passenger who is aware of the bassinet seating symbol on the map, as it is in any long-haul cabin, I specifically select my seat based on the knowledge that such a young passenger may be present.
As a passenger who is aware of the bassinet seating symbol on the map, as it is in any long-haul cabin, I specifically select my seat based on the knowledge that such a young passenger may be present.
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Jul 10, 2018, 8:21 am
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No it only fits this seat. There is a table/bench that it fits on and this needs to be attached directly to the seating area which means that it has specific mountings that can only be found in this seat.
At 14 months you may want to look at the size of your child. Unless they are relatively small or certainly no more than average then I wouldn’t think it was the most comfortable place. Our 1 year old was ok in it but other older daughter would never have been at that age.
Unless you think they will definetly sleep 1A/1k might be a better option as they can have room on the floor between the seats to play. And if they do sleep you could have dinner together.
At 14 months you may want to look at the size of your child. Unless they are relatively small or certainly no more than average then I wouldn’t think it was the most comfortable place. Our 1 year old was ok in it but other older daughter would never have been at that age.
Unless you think they will definetly sleep 1A/1k might be a better option as they can have room on the floor between the seats to play. And if they do sleep you could have dinner together.
Both flights are night-flights, but I think I'll select 1A/K so we have our own little area.
I know I’ll likely get vilified for saying this, but personally I don’t think there’s a place for infants in an F or J cabin. Between the possible disruption they may cause when someone has paid thousands of pounds so they can sleep on a flight and the fact that copious amounts of alcohol are being served, I personally don’t think it’s a good environment for a very small child.
I flew back from Chicago in J 2 years ago and a mother & father with 2 toddlers were also onboard. Both spent the entire overnight flight screaming with the father walking around the cabin trying to settle them as the mother ignored it. The crew were clearly exasperated but said nothing. The remainder of the business cabin were furious.
Im aware some airlines (MH?) limit children from their premium cabins, for me more airlines should be brave enough to take this step
Just my 2c
I flew back from Chicago in J 2 years ago and a mother & father with 2 toddlers were also onboard. Both spent the entire overnight flight screaming with the father walking around the cabin trying to settle them as the mother ignored it. The crew were clearly exasperated but said nothing. The remainder of the business cabin were furious.
Im aware some airlines (MH?) limit children from their premium cabins, for me more airlines should be brave enough to take this step
Just my 2c
We've tried 5EF on a 747, and 4EF on an A380. They are more convenient for the toilet, but also noisier. So their benefit might depend on if your infant is a light sleeper or not.
One thing not yet said is that the design for affixing the bassinet/baby seat in BA F seats is abysmal, seriously impeding the function and available space of the main seat.
Perhaps that's a deliberate ploy on BA's part: sort of going for MH light!
For parents, I'd say CW is a better overall experience, especially with a young baby.
One thing not yet said is that the design for affixing the bassinet/baby seat in BA F seats is abysmal, seriously impeding the function and available space of the main seat.
Perhaps that's a deliberate ploy on BA's part: sort of going for MH light!
For parents, I'd say CW is a better overall experience, especially with a young baby.
64A/B are options in J, but that means being upstairs, which means a narrow flight of stairs to navigate with the travel-buggy etc.
We had two rides in February on the 747 in F with our then 6 month year old. On the way out we had the seat fitted. This involves having an additional wooden shelf placed in front of you and the seat is mounted onto this. The shelf prevents you from opening the TV and the whole thing is rather intrusive to your space. I do have some pictures if you are interested.
In general, every flight we have taken with our son from 3 months until his current 10 month stage has "been the worst" due to less sleeping and more fidgeting / wanting to be exploring. Even at his 6 month state he spent very little time in the britax which was a bit of white elephant. We were lucky in that there was a free seat next to us which my wife took and we laid him down in her seat where he slept happily for a while.
I personally wouldn't bother with the britax except for a very young baby, better to have the space to deal with them and you always have the option of hanging out on the buddy seat if you need to lay them down to sleep in "your" bed.
In general, every flight we have taken with our son from 3 months until his current 10 month stage has "been the worst" due to less sleeping and more fidgeting / wanting to be exploring. Even at his 6 month state he spent very little time in the britax which was a bit of white elephant. We were lucky in that there was a free seat next to us which my wife took and we laid him down in her seat where he slept happily for a while.
I personally wouldn't bother with the britax except for a very young baby, better to have the space to deal with them and you always have the option of hanging out on the buddy seat if you need to lay them down to sleep in "your" bed.
So, based on that, I think I'll move to 1A/K.
M
Jul 10, 2018, 9:12 am
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On the basis that people are suggesting 4E/F or 5E/F based onnaircraft type, can I also suggest considering the K seat instead of E. The reason being that you are on the same side of the aircraft which makes it easier for both parents to access the infant. Not so easy to do when in the E seat. Also should mean you are both looked after by the same member of cabin crew so can better co-ordinate your requirements.
Of course less of an issue if the OP goes for row 1.
Of course less of an issue if the OP goes for row 1.
Jul 10, 2018, 9:22 am
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On the basis that people are suggesting 4E/F or 5E/F based onnaircraft type, can I also suggest considering the K seat instead of E. The reason being that you are on the same side of the aircraft which makes it easier for both parents to access the infant. Not so easy to do when in the E seat. Also should mean you are both looked after by the same member of cabin crew so can better co-ordinate your requirements.
Of course less of an issue if the OP goes for row 1.
Of course less of an issue if the OP goes for row 1.
M
Jul 10, 2018, 9:23 am
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Many thanks for the info about how the seat connects. The most I could find online was a short video, but it wasn't clear.
Both flights are night-flights, but I think I'll select 1A/K so we have our own little area.
I have nothing positive to say about your opinion, but you are of course entitled to it.
Thanks for the comments on 5EF. I hadn't thought about the noise from the galley, but it's definitely a major consideration.
64A/B are options in J, but that means being upstairs, which means a narrow flight of stairs to navigate with the travel-buggy etc.
It sounds like the Brittax pretty much ruins any chance of relaxing for the adult passenger! Many many thanks for your helpful comments.
So, based on that, I think I'll move to 1A/K.
M
Both flights are night-flights, but I think I'll select 1A/K so we have our own little area.
I have nothing positive to say about your opinion, but you are of course entitled to it.
Thanks for the comments on 5EF. I hadn't thought about the noise from the galley, but it's definitely a major consideration.
64A/B are options in J, but that means being upstairs, which means a narrow flight of stairs to navigate with the travel-buggy etc.
It sounds like the Brittax pretty much ruins any chance of relaxing for the adult passenger! Many many thanks for your helpful comments.
So, based on that, I think I'll move to 1A/K.
M
You have chosen to have a child. I hope you get to enjoy all of the fantastic moments in life it will provide. I won’t get to enjoy any of them. You’re decision which entirely is based around your own comfort (the child won’t know if it’s in Y or F) may however mean I have to endure one of the not so fantastic sides of infants.
Yes I hear people about adults potentially being disruptive, especially with drink involved. There are laws, penalties and airline policies to deal with this. Where’s the laws & penalties for a child screaming for 12 hours or their parent allowing it?
Like so many things in this world we live in, political correctness cannot be challenged. This isn’t about a child being allowed in a premium cabin, it’s about a parent of a young child seeing how it could disrupt many more people and thinking of those peoples comfort rather than just their own. In the same way a screaming toddler shouldn’t be in a pub as their parents enjoy themselves as a pub is not a suitable environment for a child, not a premium cabin
Jul 10, 2018, 10:01 am
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So you’re of a view that the Brittax ruins the chance of you relaxing but you don’t consider you bringing an infant into a premium cabin may ruin the chances of me sat behind you being ruined? Exactly why I feel the airline should have a policy.
You have chosen to have a child. I hope you get to enjoy all of the fantastic moments in life it will provide. I won’t get to enjoy any of them. You’re decision which entirely is based around your own comfort (the child won’t know if it’s in Y or F) may however mean I have to endure one of the not so fantastic sides of infants.
Yes I hear people about adults potentially being disruptive, especially with drink involved. There are laws, penalties and airline policies to deal with this. Where’s the laws & penalties for a child screaming for 12 hours or their parent allowing it?
Like so many things in this world we live in, political correctness cannot be challenged. This isn’t about a child being allowed in a premium cabin, it’s about a parent of a young child seeing how it could disrupt many more people and thinking of those peoples comfort rather than just their own. In the same way a screaming toddler shouldn’t be in a pub as their parents enjoy themselves as a pub is not a suitable environment for a child, not a premium cabin
There are many things not in your control, which might infringe upon your enjoyment of flying. In my fantasy life, I wish there was some method of barring people who haven't washed recently from sitting anywhere near me. But to extrapolate your point into my fantasy one, the actual issue would be that I don't mind smelly people in Y, just not in J or F. Now that, to me, makes no sense - even in my fantasy existence.
If you feel really strongly about it, head over to the MH board. MH is the only airline (AFAIK) which bans infants from First Class, and has done for years (I think). Clearly this is a policy which has not been adopted industry-wide, and probably for good reason: the bottom line. It pays to be a family-friendly airline across all cabins. It's really not political correctness; I don't feel infants have a moral right to be in BA in premium cabins, but they are fully permitted to do so. And that keeps me flying BA with my family.
I genuinely can't imagine the wording of a law banning children crying on airlines.
Last edited by newyorklondon; Jul 10, 2018 at 10:12 am
Jul 10, 2018, 10:12 am
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So you’re of a view that the Brittax ruins the chance of you relaxing but you don’t consider you bringing an infant into a premium cabin may ruin the chances of me sat behind you being ruined? Exactly why I feel the airline should have a policy.
You have chosen to have a child. I hope you get to enjoy all of the fantastic moments in life it will provide. I won’t get to enjoy any of them. You’re decision which entirely is based around your own comfort (the child won’t know if it’s in Y or F) may however mean I have to endure one of the not so fantastic sides of infants.
Yes I hear people about adults potentially being disruptive, especially with drink involved. There are laws, penalties and airline policies to deal with this. Where’s the laws & penalties for a child screaming for 12 hours or their parent allowing it?
Like so many things in this world we live in, political correctness cannot be challenged. This isn’t about a child being allowed in a premium cabin, it’s about a parent of a young child seeing how it could disrupt many more people and thinking of those peoples comfort rather than just their own. In the same way a screaming toddler shouldn’t be in a pub as their parents enjoy themselves as a pub is not a suitable environment for a child, not a premium cabin
However, kindly stop trying to veer this thread off-topic.
I asked a set of specific questions, and many have provided very helpful comments. You have not, so perhaps start your own thread regarding your issue.
M
Jul 10, 2018, 11:47 am
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So you’re of a view that the Brittax ruins the chance of you relaxing but you don’t consider you bringing an infant into a premium cabin may ruin the chances of me sat behind you being ruined? Exactly why I feel the airline should have a policy.
You have chosen to have a child. I hope you get to enjoy all of the fantastic moments in life it will provide. I won’t get to enjoy any of them. You’re decision which entirely is based around your own comfort (the child won’t know if it’s in Y or F) may however mean I have to endure one of the not so fantastic sides of infants.
Yes I hear people about adults potentially being disruptive, especially with drink involved. There are laws, penalties and airline policies to deal with this. Where’s the laws & penalties for a child screaming for 12 hours or their parent allowing it?
Like so many things in this world we live in, political correctness cannot be challenged. This isn’t about a child being allowed in a premium cabin, it’s about a parent of a young child seeing how it could disrupt many more people and thinking of those peoples comfort rather than just their own. In the same way a screaming toddler shouldn’t be in a pub as their parents enjoy themselves as a pub is not a suitable environment for a child, not a premium cabin
If your concern is "...seeing how it could disrupt many more people and thinking of those peoples comfort...", wouldn't banishing babies to economy class ensure the disruption of "many more people"?
Jul 10, 2018, 12:48 pm
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I like the way that some people think a baby crying is something you can just switch off.
@andymcdonnell - it’s really not. It’s not a case of parents “allowing” it - there are some situations where, despite the best efforts of parents - you can’t stop the crying. It might be pain, ear pressure, unfamiliar environment- who knows?
im afraid you just have to deal with it. Such is life.
@andymcdonnell - it’s really not. It’s not a case of parents “allowing” it - there are some situations where, despite the best efforts of parents - you can’t stop the crying. It might be pain, ear pressure, unfamiliar environment- who knows?
im afraid you just have to deal with it. Such is life.