Maybe I’m using the wrong technical slur. I’m referring to those tall cylinders where you need to stand legs wide, arms up. I’m fine with metal x-rays for me, the kid, his food. But those things remind me of The Fly too much.

Honestly, no. It was our first time with this airline (Lot, to Poland). And they’re not affiliated with our frequent flyer program (United).

I’ve seen that, too — it amazes me, the rudeness.

Kids under 2 aren’t required to have their own seats, so most parents (right or wrong) will do their damnedest to avoid buying that additional ticket. I definitely understand the benefit of having that extra seat, but sometimes it’s just not realistic. (India: $1500/seat). When the kid turns two, it’s a given.

Apologies if I got the process wrong. In our case, we were given — and guaranteed — the bassinet seats at the time of purchase. We bought our tickets directly with the airline, and requested that row at that time. We then confirmed a few days before our flight. Maybe we got lucky, and our reservation happened to have…

I never claimed it was guaranteed. I just wrote what you confirmed — that they are blocked off from online sales. To get that seat, I advise parents to call the airline directly to request them. I’ve met parents who don’t understand this, and they fight a futile battle with online ticketers, arguing for those spots.

It’s in the old Gemini line, very small, about 1500 cubic inches. I don’t see it on their site anymore. When the time comes to replace, I’ll probably go with this: