Tips on Getting in to First Class

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Thank you for taking it easy on me, PP. I guess when I said:

I'll totally be THAT PERSON if it makes my kid more comfortable to have more space in a pod than in coach.

It was taken the wrong way or I just don't see it as bad. I was referencing that I didn't mind bringing my child in to first class if it meant that he would be more comfortable since he had more room and couks sit with both parents. I said that in light of the fact that some posters said that kids don't belong in anything but coach.

I don't think my child is a special snowflake or better than any other person. I'd say the same thing about my elderly mother. I'm willing for strangers to not like me for the few hours our paths cross in life (when I'm not breaking any rules etc) if it makes a loved one more comfortable. I'd never be that person if there was an actual rule about it (i.e. children not allowed in first class). As I think I mentioned earlier, I am a big Amtrak rider and love these quiet car but as soon as I had a baby I gave that up because they shouldn't be in there since they can't obey the rules of the car.

We fly United alot and I don't get what domestic flight could possibly be $1000 for coach. Unless it's Hawaii on 1 month or less notice and over the Holiday season...Of course you gave up the quiet car-the conductors would have found you another seat.

I think she did say it was Hawaii. Or maybe that was another thread.

Also, to the other PP, I've never paid a "lap child fee" or even heard of it.

NP here. I've never done a lap child on a domestic flight so my experience is only limited to international trips, but some airlines will charge a certain percentage (I think the airline we flew charged 10%) of an adult ticket for a lap child.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OMG if you brought an infant into first class, everyone there will hate you.

I always fly first class and have two babies. They're allowed to travel too.

Same here. We have 4 kids. Usually we have the whole first class cabin to ourselves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you for taking it easy on me, PP. I guess when I said:

I'll totally be THAT PERSON if it makes my kid more comfortable to have more space in a pod than in coach.

It was taken the wrong way or I just don't see it as bad. I was referencing that I didn't mind bringing my child in to first class if it meant that he would be more comfortable since he had more room and couks sit with both parents. I said that in light of the fact that some posters said that kids don't belong in anything but coach.

I don't think my child is a special snowflake or better than any other person. I'd say the same thing about my elderly mother. I'm willing for strangers to not like me for the few hours our paths cross in life (when I'm not breaking any rules etc) if it makes a loved one more comfortable. I'd never be that person if there was an actual rule about it (i.e. children not allowed in first class). As I think I mentioned earlier, I am a big Amtrak rider and love these quiet car but as soon as I had a baby I gave that up because they shouldn't be in there since they can't obey the rules of the car.

We fly United alot and I don't get what domestic flight could possibly be $1000 for coach. Unless it's Hawaii on 1 month or less notice and over the Holiday season...Of course you gave up the quiet car-the conductors would have found you another seat.

I think she did say it was Hawaii. Or maybe that was another thread.

Also, to the other PP, I've never paid a "lap child fee" or even heard of it.

NP here. I've never done a lap child on a domestic flight so my experience is only limited to international trips, but some airlines will charge a certain percentage (I think the airline we flew charged 10%) of an adult ticket for a lap child.

You pay the tax for a lap child. It is like dollars if I can recall.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You still have to pay for the lap child fee if you purchase your ticket using points, and it's 10% of the FULL ticket price on United. I looked into it once and the fee for my infant in first class would cost more than purchasing two tickets for us in coach.

We just did this and didn't have to pay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you for taking it easy on me, PP. I guess when I said:

I'll totally be THAT PERSON if it makes my kid more comfortable to have more space in a pod than in coach.

It was taken the wrong way or I just don't see it as bad. I was referencing that I didn't mind bringing my child in to first class if it meant that he would be more comfortable since he had more room and couks sit with both parents. I said that in light of the fact that some posters said that kids don't belong in anything but coach.

I don't think my child is a special snowflake or better than any other person. I'd say the same thing about my elderly mother. I'm willing for strangers to not like me for the few hours our paths cross in life (when I'm not breaking any rules etc) if it makes a loved one more comfortable. I'd never be that person if there was an actual rule about it (i.e. children not allowed in first class). As I think I mentioned earlier, I am a big Amtrak rider and love these quiet car but as soon as I had a baby I gave that up because they shouldn't be in there since they can't obey the rules of the car.

Yeah, but another way to say this is "I'll make multiple strangers uncomfortable if it makes my baby more comfortable" or, actually, since an infant can't tell what class they're sitting in, "I'll make multiple strangers uncomfortable if it makes it easier for me to keep my baby happy." So, you can see why some people might object to that.

How is that so bad? I think if people follow the rules, if there are ones, you can't worry about everyone all of the time. You can't make everyone happy all of the time. If you have to choose then keep the people you care about most happy. What shout the people in coach that would be uncomfortable if OP brought their child in there?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you for taking it easy on me, PP. I guess when I said:

I'll totally be THAT PERSON if it makes my kid more comfortable to have more space in a pod than in coach.

It was taken the wrong way or I just don't see it as bad. I was referencing that I didn't mind bringing my child in to first class if it meant that he would be more comfortable since he had more room and couks sit with both parents. I said that in light of the fact that some posters said that kids don't belong in anything but coach.

I don't think my child is a special snowflake or better than any other person. I'd say the same thing about my elderly mother. I'm willing for strangers to not like me for the few hours our paths cross in life (when I'm not breaking any rules etc) if it makes a loved one more comfortable. I'd never be that person if there was an actual rule about it (i.e. children not allowed in first class). As I think I mentioned earlier, I am a big Amtrak rider and love these quiet car but as soon as I had a baby I gave that up because they shouldn't be in there since they can't obey the rules of the car.

Yeah, but another way to say this is "I'll make multiple strangers uncomfortable if it makes my baby more comfortable" or, actually, since an infant can't tell what class they're sitting in, "I'll make multiple strangers uncomfortable if it makes it easier for me to keep my baby happy." So, you can see why some people might object to that.

How is that so bad? I think if people follow the rules, if there are ones, you can't worry about everyone all of the time. You can't make everyone happy all of the time. If you have to choose then keep the people you care about most happy. What shout the people in coach that would be uncomfortable if OP brought their child in there?

New to post here but I guess we can agree that OP will make people uncomfortable no matter where she sits.

[Anonymous]

OP- did you bring your baby to Ruth Cris last NYE?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You still have to pay for the lap child fee if you purchase your ticket using points, and it's 10% of the FULL ticket price on United. I looked into it once and the fee for my infant in first class would cost more than purchasing two tickets for us in coach.

Sigh. Only for international flights.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP- did you bring your baby to Ruth Cris last NYE?

Yes, an airplane and Ruth's Chris are completely the same thing. You don't get out much, do you?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP- did you bring your baby to Ruth Cris last NYE?

Yes, an airplane and Ruth's Chris are completely the same thing. You don't get out much, do you?

Isn't this a board for parents? Why do people on here seem like kid haters? It is ok for a kid to be on a flight!

[Anonymous]

What kind of work does this guy do that he can fly first class on every single work trip? That is a MAJOR EXPENSE for any employer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Since your husband is paying for first class, give the infant to him and you fly coach. He has the room. Enjoy the peace!

Or switch off. If it's an international flight, he probably needs to arrive refreshed for work, but could fly coach on the return, leaving you the chance to be pampered.

[Anonymous]

Also, if the OP's flight is to Hawaii, it isn't a 777.

United is the only airline from the DC area that goes to Honolulu nonstop, and the plane they use is Boeing 767-400ER.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OMG if you brought an infant into first class, everyone there will hate you.

I always fly first class and have two babies. They're allowed to travel too.

Same here. We have 4 kids. Usually we have the whole first class cabin to ourselves.

Y'all must be loaded. That's beaucoup $$$.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also, if the OP's flight is to Hawaii, it isn't a 777.

United is the only airline from the DC area that goes to Honolulu nonstop, and the plane they use is Boeing 767-400ER.

And my husband who flies UAL all the time says there are no 777s on domestic flights - only international.