DH has flown solo with DD a number of times, including an international flight, but he has not yet flown with both kids on his own. I can't imagine a scenario in which that would be necessary right now, even though I've flown with both kids by myself many times (mainly because I get a lot more vacation time than DH does).
Sure? If that was how it had to be. I mean, he'd rather drive them from Atlantic to Pacific than fly, but that's his fear of heights talking. I wouldn't want to fly alone with a toddler either, and I can understand your dh being hesitant about agreeing, but if that's how the schedule worked, well...
Yes, he would do it. I've flown myself with the older two but not all three kids. I would probably be more stressed about attempting it than he would be. H is overly optimistic because he is the guy who would bring a good book in his carry on so he has something to read in case they all fall asleep at once:)
ETA: kids are 7,4 and 1. Hopefully some day he and I can both read on a plane or a beach but I don't expect that to happen when we are with the kids any time soon.
Yes. I think they've only flown together without me once, but he'd happily do it. He offered to take E when he was a baby and our flight to Hawaii got cancelled the week of Christmas and they could only put us on separate flights. I ended up with him though since they were able to accommodate me in first.
Post by karinothing on May 31, 2016 6:51:14 GMT -5
Sure. I don't see why he wouldnt. I actually don't really understand responses saying otherwise. I mean it's a kid not rocket science. Why wouldn't a dad be able to fly with a kid.
Post by dancingirl21 on May 31, 2016 7:00:32 GMT -5
Yep. They haven't done it yet but DS and DH are going on summer vacation with DH's family while I stay home with the baby. They are driving with MIL/FIL to get there but will probably fly back.
Post by starburst604 on May 31, 2016 7:04:18 GMT -5
I'm sure he would if it was necessary. But the age she's at right now (13 months), I'm not sure I'd want to go solo myself. When we flew a couple of months ago we definitely relied heavily on each other to make it work. I can't imagine trying to install the car seat in the rental while trying to somehow keep her calm and contained.
He would with DD but hasn't. He almost took her with him when he had to go to a family funeral a few months ago but we decided against it for other reasons.
to date, DH has not. But, he will fly solo with both boys on a direct, overnight flight to Scotland in July. I'll be there already and will meet them at the airport.
I mean, he would if he had to. He is the world's least breezy traveler lol so it would be incredibly stressful for him. In this situation, I'd like to think he would.
Post by purplecow0206 on May 31, 2016 8:32:30 GMT -5
I was at a conference in Las Vegas and H flew with A to Denver, where I met them for a week with his family. It was no big deal and he suggested it. In fact, he was originally planning on flying with her as a lap child...I talked him out of that, with the help of MIL (who offered to pay for A's seat).
Post by runblondie26 on May 31, 2016 8:34:17 GMT -5
Yes, many times. And it drives him buts when people make comments on him being "such a good dad" for having the kids by himself. Like, why wouldn't a dad be fine taking his kids somewhere?
I am already planning for my husband to take the baby to visit his parents in FL over spring break in a year or two (he is a teacher) while I stay at home and hoard my leave.
Post by scribellesam on May 31, 2016 9:23:42 GMT -5
Probably not, unless there were some extenuating circumstances and it was a absolute must (family funeral comes to mind). We don't fly much, though, and both of us find it extremely stressful with the kids. I don't think I'd do it either, absent some pretty serious situation.