Children And Long Haul Flights!
Feb 20th 2006, 4:06 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by nethead
Have to say, when we flew over to the US from Heathrow with BA most of the BA staff were a$$holes. Most of us were seated in the row but one from the very back of the plane. The row behind was being used by the cabin crew as rest/sleeping area. Everytime our 2 year old made a sound the biNT behind kicked my husband in the back, I could have punched her bleeding lights out by the time we landed.
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Feb 20th 2006, 4:14 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
If an adult disrupted a flight like I've seen some kids do they would be arrested as soon as it lands so in my opinion if kids misbehave on a flight the parents should be arrested.
Why should other people have to put up with someone else's kids screaming in their ears for 8 hours (especially kids old enough to know better ie over the age of 5) ??
Why should other people have to put up with someone else's kids screaming in their ears for 8 hours (especially kids old enough to know better ie over the age of 5) ??
If you do decide to do this (and I am sure whenever you tell the story, it will end with the words "The last time I ever do that again!!"), I only have a few words of advice for you:
1) Duct Tape- can be used for imobilising child and assists in quieting them down when properly placed.
2) Valium or similar depressant- properly dosed the children will be easier to manage- knock'em out and wheen'em around in luggage carts. Or better yet- pet carriers.
Note- Valium (40mg or so) also will help calm your nerves during or after this experience. Might try a few shots of Scotch with the Valium... I hear it helps.
Feb 20th 2006, 4:14 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by Rompers
I would have asked to see the CSS/pursar about that one
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Feb 20th 2006, 4:17 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by nethead
Yeah, well we intended making a formal complaint to BA, but I think we were just so relieved that the journey had ended without bloodshed, we never did.Annette
Feb 20th 2006, 4:18 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
If an adult disrupted a flight like I've seen some kids do they would be arrested as soon as it lands so in my opinion if kids misbehave on a flight the parents should be arrested.
Why should other people have to put up with someone else's kids screaming in their ears for 8 hours (especially kids old enough to know better ie over the age of 5) ??
Why should other people have to put up with someone else's kids screaming in their ears for 8 hours (especially kids old enough to know better ie over the age of 5) ??
Feb 20th 2006, 4:21 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by ironporer
If you do decide to do this (and I am sure whenever you tell the story, it will end with the words "The last time I ever do that again!!"), I only have a few words of advice for you:
1) Duct Tape- can be used for imobilising child and assists in quieting them down when properly placed.
2) Valium or similar depressant- properly dosed the children will be easier to manage- knock'em out and wheen'em around in luggage carts. Or better yet- pet carriers.
Note- Valium (40mg or so) also will help calm your nerves during or after this experience. Might try a few shots of Scotch with the Valium... I hear it helps.
1) Duct Tape- can be used for imobilising child and assists in quieting them down when properly placed.
2) Valium or similar depressant- properly dosed the children will be easier to manage- knock'em out and wheen'em around in luggage carts. Or better yet- pet carriers.
Note- Valium (40mg or so) also will help calm your nerves during or after this experience. Might try a few shots of Scotch with the Valium... I hear it helps.
Feb 20th 2006, 4:22 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by TruBrit
have to say that's the comments i've heard from lots of passengers. unless one is booked on a bucket and spade flight lots of ba pax have work to go to when they reach their final destination...last thing they want is other people's kids screaming down their ear hole... that's part of the reason they travel up front to escape.
Of the 3 incidents I've seen that have really p*ssed me off 2 involved the parents dosing their kids up to the nines with soft drinks during the start of the flight - one was even giving a toddler coke in a bottle :scared:
Hardly surpirsing then when the little sh*ts run amuck for the next 6 hours, and they probably slept for the 10 hours after the flight
Feb 20th 2006, 4:23 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
A while back a flight attendant was prosecuted for adding a sedative to a disruptive child's drink.
Feb 20th 2006, 4:27 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by Rompers
A while back a flight attendant was prosecuted for adding a sedative to a disruptive child's drink.
lol only one
Feb 20th 2006, 4:30 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Just asking, dose anyone know of something simmerla to Calpol from back home, because I'v got a feeling might need something to slow the little man down 
Feb 20th 2006, 4:30 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by TruBrit
lol only one
Feb 20th 2006, 4:39 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by Rompers
only one she admitted to
seriously totally out of order and irresponsible....
i used to take the kids onto the flight deck to annoy the flight crew , give the parents a break and give me something to do
Feb 20th 2006, 4:40 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by britvic
Just asking, dose anyone know of something simmerla to Calpol from back home, because I'v got a feeling might need something to slow the little man down
Feb 20th 2006, 4:42 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by britvic
Just asking, dose anyone know of something simmerla to Calpol from back home, because I'v got a feeling might need something to slow the little man down
he's excited coz dad's home
Feb 20th 2006, 4:43 am
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Re: Children And Long Haul Flights!
Originally Posted by TruBrit
have to say that's the comments i've heard from lots of passengers. unless one is booked on a bucket and spade flight lots of ba pax have work to go to when they reach their final destination...last thing they want is other people's kids screaming down their ear hole... that's part of the reason they travel up front to escape.
1.I'm bloody glad I've never come across your miserable face and helpful attitude when I've been flying with my kids
2.The wife and little one will be travelling "up front" when they go back to the UK in March. His ticket was a few dollars short of full price - are you suggesting he shouldn't be allowed up there ?
