those.. darn... KIDS on that long-haul flight! What can you possibly do?

[straitman]

From
85 Percent of Flying Public Wants to See Children in Separate Section of Plane - Examiner.com

If all else fails, Hobica says, "Just grin and bear it. Or start wailing, kicking and screaming yourself."

I'd vote for the baggage compartment though that's probably not politically correct these days.

 

[sr81]

Noise canceling headphones will change your life and you don't have to spend a fortune. My wife grabbed a pair of Skullcandy over-ear NC headphones at the airport recently for just over $100. I would say 90% as good as my very expensive Bose and better than my old Sony's. Do it :!:

your wife wears these!? Headphones : Skullcandy

Love the gold ones.

 

[JohnK]

I Assume the OP was in DEFG seating with two adults (Mother and OP) each end.

Simple solution would have been for the mother to take the seat beside the OP leaving the other two for the kids.

That sounds too simple and who would control the kids when she falls asleep and they have easy access to the aisle? It is much better to leave the kids in the middle seats and the poor soul in the other aisle seat can look after them.

 

[v8Statesman]

Status as in a FF membership? I'm a Qantas FF member... Or something more like ten years of flying history? WHo would I contact to seek this if I've booked through an agent, travelling Qantas , then BA, then Finnair?

This page may help you understand it better.

Frequent Flyer - About the Program - Benefits & Privileges - Status Privileges