I would much rather sit next to a large person, than have a person trying to contain a baby or child who may be restless, and may slobber, urp, poop, scream for hours or whatever? Fascinating that SW and other airlines allow parents to hold children on their laps during flights; this is clearly a safety issue! Then there are the prima donna late arrivers with oversize luggage who are accommodated, to others' discomfort. Why not address all safety concerns?
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I would much rather sit next to a large person, than have a person trying to contain a baby or child who may be restless, and may slobber, urp, poop, scream for hours or whatever? Fascinating that SW and other airlines allow parents to hold children on their laps during flights; this is cleary a safety issue! Then there are the prima donna late arrivers with oversize luggage who are accommodated, to others' discomfort. Why not address all safety concerns?
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