Flying with small children...
- Thread starter Bay_Kat
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Part of my stress reduction program is to not fly in commercial airplanes or go to an airport for any reason. The children and squalling infants are not the problem; the rude attendant and the fat guy flopping over his seat and into mine are the ones that should be giving out bags of treats. Oh, and those selfish bastages who take up all the overhead space because they're too lazy to check their bags? They should be giving out treat packs as well.
MMM_donuts
New Member
The thing that upsets me about flying with other passengers that have children is when they don't seem to care that their children are negatively interfering with everyone else's trip - when they fail to notice that their kid is constantly kicking the back of a seat or when they just act as though flying with a child is tough enough and everyone else should be understanding.
When a parent is being a parent and actively trying to minimize the problem to the best of their ability, I have no problem whatsoever being understanding and tolerant. Same goes for when they are apologetic for their child's behavior.
I would consider the originally posted idea to be going above and beyond the call of duty. In fact, I think it's really cool and thoughtful.
When a parent is being a parent and actively trying to minimize the problem to the best of their ability, I have no problem whatsoever being understanding and tolerant. Same goes for when they are apologetic for their child's behavior.
I would consider the originally posted idea to be going above and beyond the call of duty. In fact, I think it's really cool and thoughtful.
pelers
Active Member
I understand that crying babies can be stressful on an airplane. It's every bit as bad (if not worse) for the parents trying to get the kids calmed down.
We took our kiddo on his first flight earlier this summer. He was fussy and they kept the fasten seat belt light on almost the entire flight so we couldn't stand up to rock him (which knocks him out almost instantly).
When they finally turned that light off hubby stood up to take kiddo to the back of the plane. The guy sitting in the aisle seat stuck his legs out as my husband was trying to get by. Tripped him and he fell into the seats across the way (while carrying our son). Fortunately nobody was hurt, but I seriously wanted to do harm to the ####### that tripped him.
We took our kiddo on his first flight earlier this summer. He was fussy and they kept the fasten seat belt light on almost the entire flight so we couldn't stand up to rock him (which knocks him out almost instantly).
When they finally turned that light off hubby stood up to take kiddo to the back of the plane. The guy sitting in the aisle seat stuck his legs out as my husband was trying to get by. Tripped him and he fell into the seats across the way (while carrying our son). Fortunately nobody was hurt, but I seriously wanted to do harm to the ####### that tripped him.
We're going to Mexico in November and are travelling with with my 9 month old and my brothers 1-1/2 year old and his 3-1/2 year old....first flight for all the kiddos. I'm scared.....................for the other passengers 
Seriously though, I did see this online yesterday and told my Mom about it. She loved the idea, my hubby didn't...says it's not necessary. Well duh, of course it isn't but wouldn't it be nice? I mean, at the end of the day 'who cares' what the other passengers think/say but they're also on their way to Mexico, surely they don't want to start their vacation off to a possibly screaming baby. Meh :shrug:
Seriously though, I did see this online yesterday and told my Mom about it. She loved the idea, my hubby didn't...says it's not necessary. Well duh, of course it isn't but wouldn't it be nice? I mean, at the end of the day 'who cares' what the other passengers think/say but they're also on their way to Mexico, surely they don't want to start their vacation off to a possibly screaming baby. Meh :shrug:
Bay_Kat
Tropical
We're going to Mexico in November and are travelling with with my 9 month old and my brothers 1-1/2 year old and his 3-1/2 year old....first flight for all the kiddos. I'm scared.....................for the other passengers
Seriously though, I did see this online yesterday and told my Mom about it. She loved the idea, my hubby didn't...says it's not necessary. Well duh, of course it isn't but wouldn't it be nice? I mean, at the end of the day 'who cares' what the other passengers think/say but they're also on their way to Mexico, surely they don't want to start their vacation off to a possibly screaming baby. Meh :shrug:
Wow, I'm going in November too, I don"t think I'll have to worry about being on the same flight though.
The crappy part is the trip back, everyone is all happy going down, coming back not so much, so that will be the tricky flight.
Am I the only person who never felt the need to take infants and young children on a vacation that entailed an airplane flight? To hell with the other passengers, trying to corral two kids in a plane full of grouchy adults is traumatizing for me. The ex and I took our kids - then 3 and 6 - to Disney World and every single second of it was torture, from the plane ride to the "Magic" Kingdom. The only part that was actually fun was hanging out with the friends we were staying with.
From then on, we drove everywhere we wanted to go until the kids were much older. I think people create their own stress.
From then on, we drove everywhere we wanted to go until the kids were much older. I think people create their own stress.
Bay_Kat
Tropical
My daughter didn't go on her first flight until she was 9 and I was even nervous about that. She did great and kept busy and had lots of snacks. When she was younger and we went on trips, if we couldn't drive to get there, we didn't go.
MMDad
Lem Putt
It used to be about laziness or arrogance. But now that airlines are charging outrageous fees for every checked bag what do you expect? It's what the airline wants us to do. Blame the airline for giving you a bad experience, not the fellow traveller who is suffering through the same crap you are.
Remember, you are the Airline's customer, and they are the only ones that owe you a positive experience.
thurley42
HY;FR
On overnight trips, I refuse to check my luggage. I just bring my small pull behind and tuck it up in the overhead. Granted it's one bag that is of legal size, and I don't throw it in sideways because I'm an asshat....
$25 is an outrageous fee??
It doesn't matter anymore. Now that I have discovered the joys of the solo road trip, my intention is to never see the inside of an airport again.
My daughter's ex-inlaws are taking not only their (our) 4 year old grandson, but a couple other pre-schoolers and a handful of older children (all nieces, nephews, etc) to Disneyland for a few days. Flying from Nashville.
I never realized they were insane until my daughter told me this.
MMDad
Lem Putt
Took my daughter to Denver at 4 YO for a funeral. No problems at all.
Took both of them to Orlando at 4 and 6. We had stuff for them to do, we were prepared for ear aches, and by that age they understood how to act in public. They knew "the look" if they started to push it.
Flying with kids can be no more unpleasant than flying alone, as long as the parents are willing to parent. The problem lies in the people who think their little bastages should be allowed to run around the plane or color on the seats. Or those who don't realize that the constant yelling might actually irritate others.
Bay_Kat
Tropical
This is the first time I won't be flying AirTran. Thought all airlines had free carry-on.
MMDad
Lem Putt
I agree with that. Any trip from Atlanta to Boston takes just as long to drive as it does to do the whole airport thing, and you can stop any time you want.
MarieB
New Member
Bay_Kat
Tropical
Very true, that could totally backfire.