what is up with United, no pre-bording for kids??? So rude

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

If they gate check my stuff, there is a loss- I don't have enough diapers, food, or entertainment to keep my kid from screaming and bothering you. Maybe on a short flight this isn't an issue, but a long flight I generally need most of my stuff.

I don't understand how this could be. I have a child who is not quite 3, and I have always been able to feed, entertain, and diaper him on flights to California with a diaper bag full of things that would never need to be gate checked. Yes, he gets antsy during the flight and we have to walk around, but having more stuff isn't going to change that.

Oh, I'm sorry -- apparently you think California is the furthest people fly?

Hate to break it to you, but some of us have international families and fly much, much longer flights. DD flew with us at 9 months on a 24-hr flight. The bottles, food, diapers, changes of clothes, blanket, and a few toys, etc alone took up a whole roller bag.

But you know, it's cute that you think a 6-hour flight is a "long flight." So adorably provincial.

You are so smug. Ms International. If your International Family is so important then go back! Let's hope it was an underseat rollerbag so you weren't rummaging around in the overhead. Why not put the stuff in a small LL bean duffle so it could go under a seat?

[Anonymous]

Oh, I'm sorry -- apparently you think California is the furthest people fly?

Hate to break it to you, but some of us have international families and fly much, much longer flights. DD flew with us at 9 months on a 24-hr flight. The bottles, food, diapers, changes of clothes, blanket, and a few toys, etc alone took up a whole roller bag.

But you know, it's cute that you think a 6-hour flight is a "long flight." So adorably provincial.

Wow, you are truly a miserable person. There may be a reason other than the size of your bag that you are getting a negative reaction.

[Anonymous]

Holy snark-fest, batman!

I also fly internationally with my (now) 2 year old, and I also manage to get by with a big backpack. And I definitely agree I travel lighter (because I check more) when traveling with my family than when I travel by myself on business where I seldom check a bag.

That being said, the remarks about if you want to carry stuff on, pay for first class, are asinine. Not everyone can afford to do that and most people don't fit into the category of the woman who's deliberately slowing down the plane departure or the smugness of the overpacked international traveler. They're doing the best they can and if they could upgrade, they probably would.

Also, I think parents are perceived as carrying more stuff because you're not only carrying your own normal carry on, but often your kid's bag, too, plus you may very well be carrying the kid. So, parents often look like they have their arms very, very full (which they do!) although ultimately, they're probably hauling smaller bags than many kidless passengers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

If they gate check my stuff, there is a loss- I don't have enough diapers, food, or entertainment to keep my kid from screaming and bothering you. Maybe on a short flight this isn't an issue, but a long flight I generally need most of my stuff.

I don't understand how this could be. I have a child who is not quite 3, and I have always been able to feed, entertain, and diaper him on flights to California with a diaper bag full of things that would never need to be gate checked. Yes, he gets antsy during the flight and we have to walk around, but having more stuff isn't going to change that.

Oh, I'm sorry -- apparently you think California is the furthest people fly?

Hate to break it to you, but some of us have international families and fly much, much longer flights. DD flew with us at 9 months on a 24-hr flight. The bottles, food, diapers, changes of clothes, blanket, and a few toys, etc alone took up a whole roller bag.

But you know, it's cute that you think a 6-hour flight is a "long flight." So adorably provincial.

I'm assuming you mean a miniature size roller bag, correct? One of those small back pack on wheels types? We too have a 9 month old and travel frequently and I can fit all of his stuff including toys for a week into his large diaper bag. I dont see why you would need a whole full size roller bag for only 24 hours?