which flight is best for 11 hours with a baby?
Last time we flew cross-country, I spent half the flight pacing the aisle with my little one while everyone else seemed to be napping or watching movies. Now, we’re planning an 11-hour flight with our 8-month-old, and I’m already feeling anxious just thinking about it. I’ve got enough points to choose between regular economy (200k points), three economy seats (300k points), or splurging on first class (420k points).
I keep imagining the three of us squeezed into two seats, elbows bumping, baby wiggling, and the never-ending shuffle of toys and snacks. But is it really worth spending extra points for a third seat, or should we just go all in for first class and hope the extra space makes a difference? Part of me wonders if the first class experience is even that much better with a baby, or if we’ll just end up feeling out of place while everyone else tries to enjoy their champagne.
Has anyone actually tried these options with a baby on a long flight? Did the extra seat or first class really make things easier, or was it just more points down the drain? I’d love to hear if anyone has a trick for surviving these long hauls without losing their mind—or their points!
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