Dad rides in first while two young daughters ride in coach.

[Anonymous]

They are not toddlers or little kids, dad did nothing wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I took a flight to Orlando today and there was a dad who sat in first class while his two daughters, around ages 11-13 and 7-9 sat midway back in coach. I can’t help but judge this dad harshly, and thought that you might want to join in.

I see nothing wrong with this.

Nice job telling social media you are a shitty parent .

What if there was an emergency?

You realize any of these children could fly alone, yes?

[Anonymous]

OP here- the dad and the kids were also obviously going to Disney- i heard this while waiting in baggage claim. It just seems mean to take the kids on an awesome spring break, but first ditch them to ride in first. There was also a ton of turbulence, so it wasn’t a smooth and easy flight. Finally, just because kids are old enough to fly alone, doesn’t mean they want to.

[Anonymous]

At least he didn’t forget Kevin

[Anonymous]

Well, you know, if this is a problem, then airlines could easily solve it by requiring family members to sit together.

Which would mean they would have to allow them to fly together without charging extra. This seems not to be a priority so I don't have a problem with parents doing it when it suits them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We do that too. No big deal. Our kids are well-behaved and have been flying since they were babies. They are polite seat mates, don't fight with each other, and know to get loud and get attention if anyone is creepy. Never been an issue. When we can DH and I sit in first class in the row right in front of them and we can pass things back and forth even while seat belted in.

Cheapskates! If you can’t afford four seats then you can’t afford first class.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We do that too. No big deal. Our kids are well-behaved and have been flying since they were babies. They are polite seat mates, don't fight with each other, and know to get loud and get attention if anyone is creepy. Never been an issue. When we can DH and I sit in first class in the row right in front of them and we can pass things back and forth even while seat belted in.

Cheapskates! If you can’t afford four seats then you can’t afford first class.

It sounds like they can definitely afford first class. That's why they're sitting there.

[Anonymous]

Did none of you fly when you were teens? I had to deal with harassment on flights and I would never subject my young daughters to that without me nearby.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I see zero problem with this.

I hope this father understands that he has very little time left that they are excited to see him and sit with him. Especially if they are aware that he chose comfort over their company.

Someone’s gotta teach these kids to look him dead in the eyes and say “what, you think you’re better than me”?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We do that too. No big deal. Our kids are well-behaved and have been flying since they were babies. They are polite seat mates, don't fight with each other, and know to get loud and get attention if anyone is creepy. Never been an issue. When we can DH and I sit in first class in the row right in front of them and we can pass things back and forth even while seat belted in.

Cheapskates! If you can’t afford four seats then you can’t afford first class.

It sounds like they can definitely afford first class. That's why they're sitting there.

Why not four seats?

[Anonymous]

Perhaps they all had seats together and dad is a frequent flier and the airline informed him that he had been upgraded. Yeah, he could have turned it down, but I don’t really see an issue here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We do that too. No big deal. Our kids are well-behaved and have been flying since they were babies. They are polite seat mates, don't fight with each other, and know to get loud and get attention if anyone is creepy. Never been an issue. When we can DH and I sit in first class in the row right in front of them and we can pass things back and forth even while seat belted in.

Your kids aren't as well behaved as you think. Other passengers are helping them since you won't.

They don't need help. And yes, they are. We get compliments on their behavior regularly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We do that too. No big deal. Our kids are well-behaved and have been flying since they were babies. They are polite seat mates, don't fight with each other, and know to get loud and get attention if anyone is creepy. Never been an issue. When we can DH and I sit in first class in the row right in front of them and we can pass things back and forth even while seat belted in.

Cheapskates! If you can’t afford four seats then you can’t afford first class.

Lol, I assure you we're not cheap. Our kids love flying "alone" but without actually being alone, they don't need the extra space first class provides, it's not like they'll avail themselves of the free alcoholic beverages, so there's no need to give them first class.

[Anonymous]

I guess if this was an International flight where you get to stretch and sleep in first class vs being cramped in economy I would judge if father left kids in economy. I have no idea if it is the same in 1st class for domestic flights (where you can stretch out fully), so no comment on that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We do that too. No big deal. Our kids are well-behaved and have been flying since they were babies. They are polite seat mates, don't fight with each other, and know to get loud and get attention if anyone is creepy. Never been an issue. When we can DH and I sit in first class in the row right in front of them and we can pass things back and forth even while seat belted in.

Cheapskates! If you can’t afford four seats then you can’t afford first class.

Lol, I assure you we're not cheap. Our kids love flying "alone" but without actually being alone, they don't need the extra space first class provides, it's not like they'll avail themselves of the free alcoholic beverages, so there's no need to give them first class.

Nice so you relax while someone else has to babysit your kids for free.