NYC mother explains decision to fly children in coach

A mother of two posted a video on May 13 stating she books coach seats for her children rather than first-class or business-class cabins. She said the children already live in a nice apartment, attend a good school, and participate in enrichment activities.

The mother noted that the family travels to destinations she described as beautiful places. She said she wants to avoid situations in which young children observe working adults walking past them to reach lower-priced seats.

Video comments and follow-up The video, posted by content creator Lia Higgins, received thousands of comments. Several commenters said they had flown their own children in premium cabins and found the children remained respectful. Higgins posted a follow-up video agreeing that flying coach is only one of several methods parents can use.

She stated that placing children in coach is one way she encourages them to experience discomfort and build resilience. The original post did not include details on specific flight routes or ticket prices.