toddlers and D1 (conflicting information so far)
Aug 5, 2018, 3:40 pm
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toddlers and D1 (conflicting information so far)
I've read some threads that say toddlers 2-4 years old are not allowed in D1 and others that say they are with approved seating? We are looking at a RT slc-lhr connecting through seattle (to virgin) for next year with what will be a 2.5 year old. It will be paid D1 (toddler with her own seat) but I can't seem to find a definitive answer on if toddlers are allowed at all in D1 'due to the equipment'. I've googled it a lot and again gotten conflicting information. Anyone want to point me to the truth or have any personal experience with this?
Aug 5, 2018, 3:42 pm
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I've read some threads that say toddlers 2-4 years old are not allowed in D1 and others that say they are with approved seating? We are looking at a RT slc-lhr connecting through seattle (to virgin) for next year with what will be a 2.5 year old. It will be paid D1 (toddler with her own seat) but I can't seem to find a definitive answer on if toddlers are allowed at all in D1 'due to the equipment'. I've googled it a lot and again gotten conflicting information. Anyone want to point me to the truth or have any personal experience with this?
Aug 5, 2018, 3:58 pm
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even this is confusing. So virgin upperclass on a 787 has 'angled' seats. Is that what you mean? so no matter what kind of carseat a toddler isn't allowed there?
Aug 5, 2018, 4:05 pm
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Aug 5, 2018, 4:56 pm
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A toddler is allowed, but not a car seat. VS may have different types of seats and seat belts that would allow a car seat. You should call VS.
Aug 5, 2018, 5:15 pm
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If a toddler is too old to be a lap kid, isn't the kid required to use a car seat or something similar?
Aug 5, 2018, 5:51 pm
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Premium and Upper Class
If you have a car seat, you may be aware that you can’t use them where airbags are fitted. As all of our Upper Class suites and the Premium seats on many of our aircraft have airbags you will be unable to use your own car seats.
If you have a car seat, you may be aware that you can’t use them where airbags are fitted. As all of our Upper Class suites and the Premium seats on many of our aircraft have airbags you will be unable to use your own car seats.
Aug 5, 2018, 6:47 pm
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Quote:
Premium and Upper Class
If you have a car seat, you may be aware that you can’t use them where airbags are fitted. As all of our Upper Class suites and the Premium seats on many of our aircraft have airbags you will be unable to use your own car seats.
Premium and Upper Class
If you have a car seat, you may be aware that you can’t use them where airbags are fitted. As all of our Upper Class suites and the Premium seats on many of our aircraft have airbags you will be unable to use your own car seats.
Aug 5, 2018, 6:50 pm
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The wording of "unable to use your own" implies they would have car seats available. But it also says nothing about a child being required to use a car seat. So seems like child could just be buckled into the normal seat? Best bet is probably to call for clarification.
Aug 5, 2018, 7:29 pm
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I don't know the rules but flew D1 RDU-CDG and saw a couple who both had small children with them. No one seemed to care. No car seats used.
Aug 5, 2018, 7:48 pm
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Aug 5, 2018, 7:52 pm
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So, no... there is no prohibition against kids 2-4 in D1.