Flying to NZ with 17 mo on Cathay Pacific, any tips?

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Hi, I am flying out to NZ on my own next week with my DS who is 17 months old. We have requested a bulk head seat, but have not booked a separate seat due to cost (sadly). Does anyone have any tips or experience (especially re sleeping arrangements - bassinet/lap/floor?). We have 3 hours in transit in Hong Kong. Thanks!

I used a cot attached to the bulk head when daughter was 3 months old, and it was very good. Might still be poss for you to request this?

For yourself, get music and material onto your IPOD. Its such a long flight. For baby, as many favourite and new books and little amusements as you can take on board.

Sorry this might be too late anyway. Good luck.

look in the travel tips section
there is an answer there - we get this q a lot !

I have just checked with the airline & he is too tall to fit into the cot, so will be either sleeping on me, or the floor if they allow it.

Thanks & I'll check out the travel tips section.

Cathay are great! They allowed our 3 year old ds to sleep on the floor. I don't think you need an ipod etc as they have lots of films to watch/music to listen to. We flew to Taiwan and didn't get bored. Probably there'll be stuff that your kid can watch/listen to/play to.

Enjoy!