Can parents fly first class while kids fly coach?

If the kids are well-behaved and can self-monitor - or if one has the experience of being in charge, and responsible, then I can't see why not. I've been on flights where the kids are in coach and the adults in first class, it's not a new thing, not even unusual.



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If the kids are well-behaved and can self-monitor - or if one has the experience of being in charge, and responsible, then I can't see why not. I've been on flights where the kids are in coach and the adults in first class, it's not a new thing, not even unusual.

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Speak with an agent If you don't heed our advice and find yourself at the airport with a less-than-desirable boarding group, Southwest advises that you speak with a gate agent or flight attendant. They will see if any passengers are willing to move to accommodate your family if you aren't able to get seats together.

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If you travel as a family in business class with a toddler, it is OK because you can use both seats on each side of the child.

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Most airlines allow children to fly in business and first and even provide extra amenities to make the flight extra special.

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Depending on their ages and which airline you have chosen, some airlines invite families to board in front of everybody else, while others allow those with kids to slide in somewhere between elite passengers and regular coach-flying folk.

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Malaysia Airlines' decision to keep babies out of its first-class section on certain flights is as courageous as it is controversial. It acknowledges the fact that its premium cabin is an experience meant primarily for adult passengers.

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Yes, your kids are allowed to fly in Delta Business class aka first class. I have even seen people flying with babies up here. My kids love being first class passengers! What is this?

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On a passenger jetliner, first class usually refers to a limited number (rarely more than 10) of seats or cabins toward the front of the aircraft which have more space, comfort, service, and privacy.

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Most U.S. airlines will permit children who have reached their fifth birthday to travel unaccompanied. Kids ages 5 through 11 who are flying alone must usually travel pursuant to special “unaccompanied minor” procedures. On some airlines, these procedures are required for unaccompanied children as old as 14.

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Children up to age 3 may use certain approved car seats in conjunction with an aircraft seat, with rear-facing seats restricted to infants from ages 0 to 6 months weighing less than 22 pounds and are only allowed in first or business class.

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You can increase your chances of getting a free upgrade to first or business class if you:
  1. Dress well and ask nicely. Leave the sweatpants at home and choose a nice airplane outfit instead. ...
  2. Travel during peak hours. You're more likely to get that upgrade on a full flight than on a half-empty one.
  3. Travel solo.


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Skipping seat selection doesn't mean you won't get a seat on the flight. You might get stuck in the middle seat if you don't pay for one. Even if seat selection is free, you might want to skip it if only lousy seats are available (see the upgrade hack” below).

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