Should Airlines Change the ‘Lap Child’ Policy?
Travel Blog • Eva Holland • 10.09.09 | 1:35 PM ET
Beth Blair of The Vacation Gals thinks so. Her call for a ban is pretty convincing.
Travel Blog • Eva Holland • 10.09.09 | 1:35 PM ET
Beth Blair of The Vacation Gals thinks so. Her call for a ban is pretty convincing.
Eva Holland is co-editor of World Hum. She is a former associate editor at Up Here and Up Here Business magazines, and a contributor to Vela. She's based in Canada's Yukon territory.
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Sara 10.09.09 | 4:44 PM ET
I agree with Beth.
Love2SeeNewThings 10.09.09 | 8:04 PM ET
When I saw the title of this piece, I was completely confused. I thought to myself: “What the hell is a lap child…don’t tell me some kid actually rides in his/her mother or father’s lap during the whole flight!” Well, after reading the article the answer is yes. So, here is my new question:
If the plane crashes, the child dies and so does other passengers because the child literally becomes a loose canon ball - who gets sued first? The FAA for not banning the practise. The airline for allowing the practise. And/or the recently grieving parent that held the child.
Or - let me guess…no lawsuit at all because someone somewhere will think it is too barbaric to sue and set precedent to avoid future catastrophes.
Grizzly Bear Mom 10.10.09 | 12:41 PM ET
If parents were chiefly concerned with their children’s safety they would purchase a seat for the child regardless of the cost. If you are too poor to fly safely, don’t.
Alexandra 10.11.09 | 5:08 PM ET
The age limit is under 2 and the child is in a harness that is hooked on to the adult traveling seat belt. Its safe - not especially comfortable.