Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 09:02     Subject: Re:Would you bring a baby in first class?
FWIW, I flew on a plane that was overbooked. DH and I were separated--he flew in Coach and I flew in First class w/baby. Airline put me there. I think we were given the last two seats. This was a very long time ago.
Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 08:30     Subject: Would you bring a baby in first class?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'd be pissed if I paid for a first class seat, only to have to deal with a squirmy, pissed off baby.


Yup. We need to make child free airlines.


We have them already. Check out NetJets.
Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 08:29     Subject: Would you bring a baby in first class?
If I were traveling solo with an infant, I'd probably prefer first-class lap child than coach with baby in a carseat in a paid seat. There is no guarantee the baby will want to stay in his/her carseat.

Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 08:26     Subject: Would you bring a baby in first class?
Anonymous wrote:I'd be pissed if I paid for a first class seat, only to have to deal with a squirmy, pissed off baby.


Yup. We need to make child free airlines.
Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 08:22     Subject: Would you bring a baby in first class?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'd be pissed if I paid for a first class seat, only to have to deal with a squirmy, pissed off baby.


I think that this is true. No one wants to pay extra for the luxury of first class only to have a fussy baby to contend with the entire flight.


Same.
Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 07:54     Subject: Would you bring a baby in first class?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It sounds like you are flying Business Class (not first class) which is fine. As long as it is not a transatlantic or further flight - no problem. You are only going cross country.


Where'd you get that idea?


Which idea?


That the OP is flying business rather than first, as she stated in her post.
Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 07:52     Subject: Would you bring a baby in first class?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'd be pissed if I paid for a first class seat, only to have to deal with a squirmy, pissed off baby.


I think that this is true. No one wants to pay extra for the luxury of first class only to have a fussy baby to contend with the entire flight.


If you've ever flown first or business then you know that at least 80% of people there aren't paying for it out of pocket. It's either a reimbursed business trip or upgrades with FF status. I've flown first/business countless times and have only paid for it twice.
Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 07:52     Subject: Would you bring a baby in first class?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'd be pissed if I paid for a first class seat, only to have to deal with a squirmy, pissed off baby.


I think that this is true. No one wants to pay extra for the luxury of first class only to have a fussy baby to contend with the entire flight.


Oh please. It's much more of a risk to get a drunk as hell businessman next to you in 1st class. Buying a more expensive seat does not opt you out from dealing with other HUMANS. It just entitles you to a 1st class seat and that's it. If the person next to you smells, cries, is drunk, is rude, is annoying, that's the risk you pay for flying with humanity. Welcome to the world. Babies are part of it.
Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 07:52     Subject: Would you bring a baby in first class?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'd be pissed if I paid for a first class seat, only to have to deal with a squirmy, pissed off baby.


Why should you be any more pissed than someone who paid for an economy seat only to have to deal with a baby? Does first class come with extra special privileges like baby-free guarantees? No, it does not.


If you've got a screaming baby in your lap then your flight is not going to be a pleasant experience for you or anyone around you. It would suck of you to purposely plant yourself next to a person who paid more for their seat in order to enjoy a little luxury and peace during their flight.

Economy is basic, bare bones get from point A to point B. First class is supposed to be an upgraded experience.


It is. You get a larger seat and more food.
Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 07:47     Subject: Re:Would you bring a baby in first class?
Yes...definitely go in first class with your baby, you both have every right to enjoy it.
Ignore those making cases against it.
Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 07:46     Subject: Would you bring a baby in first class?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It sounds like you are flying Business Class (not first class) which is fine. As long as it is not a transatlantic or further flight - no problem. You are only going cross country.


Where'd you get that idea?


Which idea?
Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 07:21     Subject: Would you bring a baby in first class?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'd be pissed if I paid for a first class seat, only to have to deal with a squirmy, pissed off baby.


Why should you be any more pissed than someone who paid for an economy seat only to have to deal with a baby? Does first class come with extra special privileges like baby-free guarantees? No, it does not.


If you've got a screaming baby in your lap then your flight is not going to be a pleasant experience for you or anyone around you. It would suck of you to purposely plant yourself next to a person who paid more for their seat in order to enjoy a little luxury and peace during their flight.

Economy is basic, bare bones get from point A to point B. First class is supposed to be an upgraded experience.
Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 07:13     Subject: Would you bring a baby in first class?
Anonymous wrote:I'd be pissed if I paid for a first class seat, only to have to deal with a squirmy, pissed off baby.


I think that this is true. No one wants to pay extra for the luxury of first class only to have a fussy baby to contend with the entire flight.
Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 07:10     Subject: Would you bring a baby in first class?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'd be pissed if I paid for a first class seat, only to have to deal with a squirmy, pissed off baby.


I would definitely do it.

Just request you don't get sat next to people with bitchy auras about them.

Honestly, back when I traveled with young kids, the nicest people.to sit next to were male business travellers, grandmotherly types, young guys/girls (college or younger), and frazzled moms travelling with kids or moms travelling without kids.

The worst were single, millenial type 20-30 something female business travellers.


Do you know what an aura is?


I do, I get them with my migraines.
Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 06:17     Subject: Re:Would you bring a baby in first class?
Anonymous wrote:Why wouldn't you? Your need for comfort is equal (or more important than) any one else who paid for a first class ticket. The business man or woman should be worried about how they can help you!!!


You sound very entitled. Do you REALLY think that "the business man or woman" should be "worried about how they can help you"? I just can't even...