16-06-2005, 10:55 PM
Bean of Love Wrote:I want to surprise my dad in SA to show him his first grandson.... BUT before I do... I'm looking for some tips about flying with babies. :dazed:
Can I take my pram with, including the snug and safe seat? Does it count towards my baggage allowance?
How much baggage allowance does a baby get? The standard 20kg?
Any suggestions for on the plane? What do I do about his ears popping? Feeding (bottle feeding) and changing him on the plane? Can they warm up formula on the plane?
Can I get preferential seating i.t.o. bulkhead seats?
Any suggestions would be helpful!
:babyroll: Thanx :babyroll:
Yes you can take your pram with, right up to the aeroplane, but they will put it in the cargo hold just before you get on, and then when you get off, they will give it back before you enter the building.
Your baby will get the same baggage allowance as you do.
For his ears, simply giving him a bottle to drink should be enough.
I'm sure they do have a fold-out tray in the toilet for you to change him. I vaguely remember changing my daughter on one for our trip out there when she was 9 months old.
You can get preferential seating, but you do need to specifically ask for it when you book your seats.
Other than that, don't forget to check out my thread on Cheap tickets with KLM (if you don't mind a connecting flight during the day!
)Otherwise, happy flying
