I flew to Disney last week on Spirit airlines and after searching their breastfeeding policy and finding a horror story of someone being reprimanded on spirit for “waving their breast around” I was a little worried. I just saw the post from the person on Delta (so horrible!!) and thought I’d add my story to give some hope. I had a lap infant (7 months) and I brought my boppy pillow (highly recommend!) and had a two perfect flights! I sat in economy and also in the big seats in front and everybody (workers, other people on the flight) were respectful. The big seat in the front is near the bathroom so if people were waiting to use it they just turned their backs to me. Honestly I wouldn’t have cared either way I was covered but I appreciate the effort. Basically I was left alone and LO did great! She slept the entire flight there and was awake the whole flight back but did great. No crying, I tried to feed on take off and landing. I would do it again!
You don’t need permission from anyone to feed your baby. And idgaf where you’re at. Don’t make a big show of it and feed your baby. Be as discreet as you can and nurse. There’s no way in hell I would look up or ask permission from ANYONE to nurse. No you shouldn’t have to cover up, but I would just long enough to latch and unlatch. Best of luck, be a boss and just do it. Hopefully there will be an old lady like me around if anyone says something to put them in their place. I know I would. Don’t stress too much and ruin your experience. Just remain calm if someone approaches you and if they say you can’t, tell them to provide you a place other than the toilet to nurse. Idk why people have such a hard time with leaving others alone, it’s 2024!
I mean.. I did breastfeed on the flight. And I’m not asking permission. I appreciate the girl boss attitude but I think you missed the point. It’s being in a vulnerable position where you’re basically at the mercy of an airline worker. Just like the post about the Delta flight.
I wouldn’t worry too much about it too much. I think it depends on the actual crew. I’ve seen that story but not really what happened. I would think that that would be a civil rights violation. Definitely a human one. Unless they provide a specific area, what else are you supposed to do?
I know you mean well but you’ve largely missed the point