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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I would never do it, but am trying to imagine a situation in which someone might.

Have you made this trip with your son frequently? Does he remember several of the (long) trips? Do you two fly together regularly in general? Can he entertain himself for 20 hours or so at a time (in case of delays), going to sleep without urging or reminders and staying cheerful or calm? Is he accustomed to being cared for by people he has never met before, and is he cool with that?

I consider my 5 year old to be pretty mature, but I would not be confident that a flight attendant I'd never met before would be able to calm her or reassure her if she DID become upset and afraid. However, if airlines accept this situation, they must feel confident that there are 5 year olds who are equipped to handle it and flight attendants who can care for them well. Maybe yours is one of them.[/quote]

We have traveled a lot internationally and to numerous destinations - at least twice a year and he does well on the long flights.  As a matter of fact, we are heading to South Africa together (different destination than the proposed summer '16 trip) in September to see family.  He sleeps part of the way, and the other part, he plays games and watches DVD's/iPad.  The only issue I would have is he does not eat much while on the plane, but that's really not a big deal.  I am more fearful of something happening to the plane than I am of the care he would receive or how he would do.  [/quote]

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