I thought O’leary was going to show porn for those who wanted it! Thats what he said. As he realised that such a move could lead to stained seat covers.

I agree. I love kids but they do get restless on long flights. The number of parents who take their 2 and 3 year olds on long flights to Florida never ceases to amaze me. Its too long a journey for them and they drive everyone, including their parents crackers. Its way too hot for them anyway, they would enjoy it better at the seaside Im sure.

Kids aged 5 and up are fine for a couple of hour flight to the Med and I love to sit near a kid who is just so excited, it takes me back.

I dont have any kids, unfortunately, and I am sad about that. However, I have 3 nephews all of whom I love to bits and dote on, Im like a second dad to them really.

I think kids from say five and up are fine and seem to enjoy flying. I wouldnt want to take them to Orlando though, bit far for them. Id stick to Spain or the like, a couple of hours on a daytime flight would be ideal.

Or taker them to my favourite place in the world, ickle Jersey. Its only an hour by plane, so they get the excitement of a flight but without the boredom and its not too hot for them. I have lovely memories of holidays there as a child. I remember those Dan Air 1-11s to Jersey.

I am not a fan of Florida it seems to be full of people who years ago were in Palma Nova or Torremolinos. Theres nothing wrong with that of course and I imagine its great for kids, except for the long flight.

Why do people take little infants on long-haul flights for holidays. I started going abroad at about aged 7 up until that time it was a bucket and spade in the boot and a b&b in Skegness.

When I got a bit older Spain, Portugal and Greece became the norm. I never went long-haul till in my early teens, the reason being my parents didnt want me bugging them and other passengers on a 10 hour flight. Pity a few more people dont do the same today. It cant be much fun for a four year old sitting on a plane for 10 hours or for the passengers around them.

My sister has recently taken my nephews on their first flight aged 4 and 5 but to Jersey. She has the right idea as after 10 mins they are saying “are we there yet mum”

What do other members think about taking kids on long flights? Is it unfair on them?

Good luck to Iraqi Airways. Lets hope some airline will donate an aircraft so they can widen services.

A US carrier would be nice, a sort of goodwill gesture!

It is a fact and the DC10 suffered at the hands of world opinion. It has, however, proven itself since and has given valuable service to the airlines. I would love to get on one, for one last ride.

It beats the tired 767 anyday.

Well, maybe it is asking a bit much for operators to replace the carpet but cleaning it wouldnt go a miss. The airlines ever heard of 1001 carpet shampoo. The cabin crew could clean it during a length turnaround! haha