Travelling with babies
Is it possible to buy a FAA approved bassinet designed to fit on
an aircraft bulkhead?
We relied on the airline recently to provide one and this is how
it went...
1. We asked for bassinets for our twins when making the
booking. Booking clerk confirmed that the request was
marked on our tickets. Paid $400 per baby for their 'seat'.
2. Check-in staff confirmed bassinets were booked and that we
had the required bulkhead seats.
3. Gate staff confirmed bassinets were booked etc
4. Aircrew inform us bassinets are NEVER available in business
class.
5. Good job we took our baby car seats with us or we would
have faced a 9 hour flight with them on our laps. Knowing our
babies I'm sure the other passengers would have just loved
the effect that would have had.
If we had flown economy class there would not have been room
for the car seats at our feet and we suspect they would have
been taken off us and put in the hold.
Just how are babies meant to travel? In the hold?
Can anyone recommend an airline flying from Europe to Florida
that understands babies?