To choose aeroplane seats that a family might need?

I live on the east coast and fly to LHR many times a year. By the time all is said and done, these days flying east with the breakfast service starting 1.5 hours before landing and the dinner service and faffing ending 1.5-2hours after take off, there's really not long while the lights are off. 3.5-4 hours is normal.

@IamGrout they definitely will expedite you if you prearrange - it is a weird one though collecting luggage first

Yes Universal has as well following the tragic death on stardust racers and very much involves needing to be able to independently get onto rides by yourself - it is quite controversial from what I have read.

And yes DAS pass has also changed

Just go Premium economy , it’s much better .

You have no way of knowing how my DC came into this world. Regardless, what an awful way to view motherhood and the birth of new life.

If you need the seat then use it. No need to feel anything about other people and their children. 🤷‍♀️

And you have children. One of the worst things you can do for the environment and consumption is have children.

Oh dear.

This happened to us when Delta 'upgraded' us but only to seats in the main cabin next to the emergency exits where there was no space in front to store 'stuff', the table stowed in the arm and didn't offer much flexibility but wort of all, people tended to gather in 'our space' for long chats and expected us to pull our stretched legs in. Not my idea of an upgrade.

Orlando - London is about 8 hours...

If there's only a 3.5 hour gap between the main meal service and breakfast somethings gone a bit wrong..

Yes, because there isn’t a door where the OP is sitting. That’s the whole point!

This is the more detailed seat map that confirms what I’m saying:

Choose and book the seats you want because for sure everyone else will except for the entitled CF's

Just book the seats you want and need. That’s it.

It's not a long flight from Orlando to anywhere in the UK. Between the dinner service and the breakfast service you'll be lucky to get 3.5 hours of darkness. I wouldn't put this much effort into it, personally.

Sorry but the map didn’t show the door. Yes some people would be that stupid to book people into seats they are not allowed in. A couple of years ago, when we were sitting in the exit row seat, a man who had got his boarding pass at the check in, turned up with a walking stick and had to be moved. The flight attendant said that it happened all the time.

You're overthinking it, you've as much right as them, although when I flew three with three adults and a baby BA wouldn't let us book both bassinet seats and the third adult had to sit behind, so if that hasn't changed you may not all be together. Also can't remember what plane type it was (it was a while ago) but their was barely any more legroom, and as someone previously mentioned it can seem less as you can't stretch your legs out. I do remember when I had the bassinet down I literally had to climb over the armrest to get out, but that won't be an issue for you.
Nowadays I prefer to travel less often so I can go business class or at least economy plus for long haul, but appreciate this isn't an option for everyone.

Is a bassinet the same as a Moses basket?

We were in Disney in Florida a few years ago and the number of mobility scooters (mainly with morbidly obese people using them) was astonishing.

However, the heat and humidity were quite bad and at times I thought I was the fool for walking around on foot.

Yanbu to book those seats or any other seats. If you’re there first booking it then you get the seats first.

And guess what, you’re a family too. Just because your DS is 15 it doesn’t mean you’re any less of a family than parents flying with say, a 5 year old. You’re literally going as mum, dad and son - a family! So if you think those seats are geared towards families then book them because as I said you’re a family and you shouldn’t feel any guilt.

If it is BA2036 literally just back on that flight and not sure for what you are worried about the bulkhead seats will offer anymore protection there will be footfall down that aisle (both sides) as the toilets are at the end and each side sticks to it

Have you sorted out immigration - Orlando Terminal C has a long walk to get to baggage claim - you get luggage first then go through immigration and the queues can be rough - we did 2 hours!

Disney DAS passes have changed now as well - have you looked into that process

I had one of those seats with nothing in front on a flight to Australia. It was great.

She’s not in the exit row nor is she near the toilets. That’s very clear from the seat map. And BA are hardly going to book someone that they know has a disability in an exit row. 🙄

Nobody asked your opinion on this. You do you.

@Changename12

There are a few concerns with 31C, although the bulkhead seat should be OK.
Are you sure you do not have an exit row seat

Looks to me as if 30A/B and 30J/K are the one's that might count as exit row..as you say not sure the centre of row 30 count as such because they are inboard of both aisles but don't quote me on it...

( door over the wing)

The emergency exits aren't always there on Long Haul aircraft, it depends, so TBH we'd need to see the full seat plan to work that out.

THIS!

I too have invisible disabilities with similar issues to you and I know exactly what you mean about people not seeing that you are struggling and need the support. But, you are worth it. You've paid for those seats so don't give it any more thought!

Perhaps get a sunflower lanyard to show a visible sign to the staff on board - it's just another way to show that you have some invisible condition and might need extra support.