What Flight with a 2yr old? - Travel, Leisure & Vacations

Jennygirl · 07-15-2009, 10:39 AM

Would you fly the last flight of the night or the first one in the morning?

Marley · 07-15-2009, 10:40 AM

I would fly at night. Hopefully they will just sleep through.

llove12 · 07-15-2009, 10:41 AM

Moring. DS was too nosy to sleep on our late night flight but I was super tired.

ETA: Thinking back, we have flown all different times going to Cali to see DH. Morning was always best.

ImNoOliveOyl · 07-15-2009, 10:49 AM

When we flew, we flew early in the day, and landed just before noon... that way we could get the rental car, get some lunch and then get on the road to my inlaws house. Early in the day was also better for us, because our kid is a morning person...

Jennygirl · 07-15-2009, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Marley

I would fly at night. Hopefully they will just sleep through.

This is what my DH thinks.

Do you think the last flights of the day are more crowded then the first flights?

Rizzle Mizzle · 07-15-2009, 10:53 AM

I think the late flight might be better, although I don't know first hand. Seems like the plane would be less crowded, and the chances of the kiddo sleeping might be better.

Blessed Ohana · 07-15-2009, 10:59 AM

hmmm i suppose the late flight so maybe they'll sleep...but they may be so restless by then that they actually throw a tantrum. we flew with our son in the afternoon and he was perfectly fine...i don't think time of day matters as much as how much they like being on a plane or not. lol.

BlueBird · 07-15-2009, 10:59 AM

Depends on where you're flying?

Some red eyes are ALWAYS crowded and some morning flights are ALWAYS crowded.
I wouldn't get your kiddo up early to fly because they'll be cranky. Maybe try for a flight that would allow a normal wake up time? Then by the time you land it should be lunch and naptime allowing a smooth schedule transition.

itsalwaysme · 07-15-2009, 11:27 AM

Morning on a weekday They are normally the emptiest, so you can often get an extra seat so you can spread out!

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Marley Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North East Posts: 3,840 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 22% Longevity: 16%	I would fly at night. Hopefully they will just sleep through. __________________

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llove12 When do SAHMs get happy hour????? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indianapolis and Camp Pendleton Posts: 1,121 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 6% Longevity: 16%	Moring. DS was too nosy to sleep on our late night flight but I was super tired. ETA: Thinking back, we have flown all different times going to Cali to see DH. Morning was always best. __________________

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ImNoOliveOyl He's my popeye, but I'mnoOliveOyl! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 33,662 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 0% Longevity: 62%	When we flew, we flew early in the day, and landed just before noon... that way we could get the rental car, get some lunch and then get on the road to my inlaws house. Early in the day was also better for us, because our kid is a morning person... __________________ Well, I'm what I am and I'm what I'm not and I'm sure happy with what I’ve got I live to love and laugh alot and that’s all I need

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Rizzle Mizzle Speak slower, I'm southern. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lacey/Fort Lewis, WA Posts: 6,121 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 72% Longevity: 23%	I think the late flight might be better, although I don't know first hand. Seems like the plane would be less crowded, and the chances of the kiddo sleeping might be better. __________________

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Blessed Ohana MIL to MIL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charleston AFB / McEntire JNGB Posts: 11,985 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 70% Longevity: 28%	hmmm i suppose the late flight so maybe they'll sleep...but they may be so restless by then that they actually throw a tantrum. we flew with our son in the afternoon and he was perfectly fine...i don't think time of day matters as much as how much they like being on a plane or not. lol. __________________ I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:20) In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with Me that you also may be where I am. (John 14:2-3) eagerly awaiting the day when I'll see my Maker's face...

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BlueBird operation: be strong Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,160 Classifieds: (6) Activity: 91% Longevity: 19%	Depends on where you're flying? Some red eyes are ALWAYS crowded and some morning flights are ALWAYS crowded. I wouldn't get your kiddo up early to fly because they'll be cranky. Maybe try for a flight that would allow a normal wake up time? Then by the time you land it should be lunch and naptime allowing a smooth schedule transition. __________________

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itsalwaysme I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,905 Classifieds: (3) Activity: 26% Longevity: 28%	Morning on a weekday They are normally the emptiest, so you can often get an extra seat so you can spread out!