Should I fly first class with a toddler?

Flying With Children In First Class Has Its Pros And Cons Sometimes, younger kids (under nine months) are great travelers, making first class a breeze. However, more mobile children and babies can try to escape their seats, cry for long periods, and make the first-class ambiance a bit awkward for everyone.



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Mercifully, first-class cabins are designed to make kids feel as at home as possible, with a fully flat bed set up with soft pillows and blankets. So if you're planning a long-haul flight, a first-class cabin can be well worth it for the extra shut-eye for your kids (and fellow passengers).

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While it's clear that some people don't want babies to be allowed in first class, the current reality is that babies of all ages are allowed in first class on virtually all airlines and in virtually all cabins. So it's fine to “want” things to be different, but that's just the reality.

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The comforts of business class are indisputably better than economy, but the effort it takes to keep your kid happy (and quiet) is as high as ever when they are small. While your kid is happily watching Frozen and munching on the meal, you might get a few minutes to yourself.

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Yes, children are allowed to fly in Business Class. However, that will not stop some fellow passengers from disagreeing with your choice of cabin, and some airlines are more geared towards child passengers than others.

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The best time to fly with kids
While you can't always fly at the optimal time (based on your child's age, that is), it's great when you can. The best times, most agree, are between three and nine months, when kids aren't yet mobile, and any time after age two or three.

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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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You can choose to keep your baby or toddler in your lap if she's under 2. But children 2 and older have to sit in their own seats. In that case, both the FAA and AAP strongly recommend using a car seat or approved harness (booster seats aren't allowed).

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12-18 Months Old One year olds are often highly mobile yet totally uncontrollable, making for a potentially dangerous travel combination. At this age, children are still too young to understand and follow instructions, so discipline is ineffective.

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They might despise sitting quietly for hours on end, and they might be uneasy during turbulence or get upset with the ear-popping changes in air pressure. Thankfully, though, you can have a worry-free travel day with proper preparation and planning.

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Book Direct Flights & Minimize Stopovers The most important tip I can give you when flying with toddlers is to book direct flights whenever possible. Some people will advise you to book stopovers for long-haul flights so that the kids can move at the airport, but I would never agree with that.

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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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Benefits of Flying in First Class And, of course, on board, they often get extra legroom, a wider seat with a more exaggerated recline, a blanket and a pillow, a plush amenity kit, beverage service that includes alcohol, and better food (and more of it).

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The World's Most Family Friendly Airlines 2023
  • Air Canada.
  • Singapore Airlines.
  • Emirates.
  • Qatar Airways.
  • ANA All Nippon Airways.
  • Japan Airlines.
  • Virgin Atlantic.
  • Etihad Airways.


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Travel Restrictions and Required Documentation Is your child two years old? Or turning two years old en route? If yes, then a seat is required to be purchased for all flights in which your child is 2 years old.

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