It seems that even though I booked through Lufthansa, the flight is operated through United which means that I need to call United to make/reserve/double check anything.
That's a lot of long distance calls. Thanks, Skype, for free calls to the US (1-800 numbers).
So after speaking with several people from United, here's what I know/was told:
- You'll need to call ahead to reserve a bassinet seat. It's in the bulkhead and you are not guaranteed UNLESS YOU CALL TO ASK! So save yourself a headache and call. They'll put you, your infant and one other person in those seats with you.
- Bassinets can not be used during take off, touch down, taxiing and turbulence.
- Sunshine gets her own checked luggage.
- We also can apparently gate check a stroller free of charge. (I'm still undecided if I want to handle all that by myself. I know Sunshine will want to be held almost the entire time and not sure if a stroller will help or hurt in the airport.)
Breastfeeding.
Sunshine does not like bottles. She'll take one under extreme hunger and protest. It's much easier to just let her latch and be happy.
I've gotten a bit spoiled in Europe where breastfeeding isn't just common, but it's almost expected. And that's in public. I'm not so sure this is the case in the States and it makes me nervous. We've worked hard to get where we are with breastfeeding.
Apparently United is alright with breastfeeding on the flights. But the kicker is, if someone else on the flight is uncomfortable, then you will be asked to cover up.
Umm... I'm uncomfortable YOU'RE uncomfortable.
We don't cover up -- and have never been asked. So I'm curious to see how this goes.
I should note though, that we are very discreet. I don't think most people would know she's feeding unless she has her cranky pants on and is on and off for some reason.
We'll see how Ryanair goes this week!
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