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Woman blasted for flying with her toddler in first class

A mother who booked her toddler a first-class ticket for the flight outraged a fellow traveller despite the fact that the toddler was well-behaved the entire fight.

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Her choice coincides with recent, intense online discussions on whether parents should even fly with small children, let alone in the first class section of the aircraft. The mother was certain that her three-year-old child could handle the journey without a problem because she had travelled extensively before, but one passenger mocked at the idea of a toddler having a first-class ticket and they hated the idea of sitting next to a child.

Taking to Reddit to share her flight ordeal, the mum wrote: “My husband, toddler (almost 3) and I were flying across the country for Thanksgiving. Since we could afford it due to a nice pay raise my husband recently got, we decided to splurge on 1st class tickets for the trip.

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“My child has always been a good flier and has flown a lot in her short life.” She has never been disruptive or cried on an aeroplane, even this one. Even though the youngster was behaving well and didn’t disrupting other passengers, one traveller was enraged that the mother had put her in first class, and he complained to the cabin crew on board.

The mother clarified: “Another first-class customer was the problem. Given that my husband has a disability, we boarded early. When a fellow first-class traveller noticed us, he began glaring. “It was the man who glared at us as he boarded, and before I could even say anything, he told me that kids weren’t permitted in first class and that we needed to relocate to our’ real’ seats.”

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The mother asked the flight attendant to handle the man’s complaint because she felt “uncomfortable” and wanted to avoid a confrontation. Though it appeared that everything had been resolved, the man’s rage stayed hot

“The flight attendant arrived and informed him that we were in the exact seats that we had paid for and asked him to sit back down and not bother us again. He did return to his seat, but as we were getting off the plane, he told me that I was a “fat c***” and that he pays too much money for first class to be surrounded by children.”

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.