I flew overseas with my 9-month-old for the first time. Knowing airline rules was key.

I flew long-haul with my son for the first time. It took a lot of meticulous planning.

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• I flew long-haul for the first time with my nine-month-old baby between New York and Europe.
• The jet didn't have a bassinet in my cabin, but the staff gave us a row of three seats instead.
• Low expectations and meticulous studying of airline rules were key to my sanity.

Armed with more bags than I care to admit and a lot of patience, my husband...