https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:12:59 +0000 Sat, 22 May 2010 08:01:52 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33515 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1037532&title=transitting-in-la#1037532 Author: Gardengirl
Subject: 33515
Posted: 22 May 2010 at 8:01am

KatzWtgn, I found the same thing. There was no early seating on my domestic flight from Akl to Chch....but the cabin crew were excellent and got me to stay in my seat afterward and helped me off the flight.

Air NZ seem to be very hit and miss - people seem to have some excellent experiences with them or it can be completely shoddy. Fortunately they have some really good staff, but I definitely won't be using them for long haul again (I promised myself that after my first LH flight with them and then again after I flew them to Perth, so I really should have known better).]]> Sat, 22 May 2010 08:01:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1037532&title=transitting-in-la#1037532 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1037499&title=transitting-in-la#1037499 Author: KatzWtgn
Subject: 33515
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 11:42pm

Slightly off topic, but have they stopped early seating in NZ as well?

I just flew Air NZ to Christchurch and back alone with my DS (only 6 weeks old), and there wasn't any early seating or other assistance on either flight. I was standing in the queue trying to manage nappy bag, handbag, coat, etc, as well as trying to hold my baby, and there wasn't any offer to let me go first or help with getting down the aisle, seating, etc. It was other passengers who saw me struggling and helped with getting my bag up to the overhead lockers, etc.

Or is this just cause it was domestic?

(Having said that, there was a most wonderful air hostess on the last flight who helped me off the plane, and saw me all the way out to where I was met.)]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 23:42:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1037499&title=transitting-in-la#1037499 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1036080&title=transitting-in-la#1036080 Author: jaz
Subject: 33515
Posted: 21 May 2010 at 8:46am

Yeah, bad choice of words there.

When we came back from LA last time there was no fast tracking for parents as such but I noticed we got through quicker with a toddler than I did two years earlier travelling with my daughter at nine years. This could have been a coincidence though, or better passenger management in LA. We weren't pushed forward in the line and there was no special lines or earlier seating for families the way they do in NZ. ]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 08:46:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1036080&title=transitting-in-la#1036080 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1035826&title=transitting-in-la#1035826 Author: kiwi2
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 9:32pm

Jaz that does not surprise me. We had friends. (He was pakastani with full beard and even he says he fits the stereotype) who was flying to the US for a holiday. He had bought some duvets and put them in those vaccum space bags. When they went thru the xray it just showed a mass so they poked thru his bags with a pointy thing. He said "Don't do that or they will explode" Even he says it was a bad choice of words but he got the gun pulled on him and his family (wife and three girls 6 years and under) and spent 5 hours in custody until they sent him and the family on the next plane back home. He then took the kids to paris 3 months later as they wanted to go to disneyland and had to cancel their plans to do the ones in the USA.

]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 21:32:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1035826&title=transitting-in-la#1035826 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1035706&title=transitting-in-la#1035706 Author: jaz
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 8:33pm

I hear you Kiwi2. My daughter had a gun pulled on her at LAX when they Xrayed our bags, found our toothbrushes, thought they were knives and asked us to step away from our bags, and she stepped up to her bag and went to pick it up. She was only nine!!!]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 20:33:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1035706&title=transitting-in-la#1035706 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1035604&title=transitting-in-la#1035604 Author: kiwi2
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 7:51pm

Hi

Surprised about the comment on being fast tracked with kids and toddlers at LAX. I have just moved back from being in the states for 3 years and flew thru LA alot and never got any help with kids and toddlers. Never got asked to board early etc. No help what so ever until I hit akl airport and they were lovely. Actually after doing a lot of travel the passport people and general airport people in LA are the rudest I have ever had to deal with. We were flying american airlines and qantas so it might be the airline that makes the difference.

I remember standing in a screening line and after 1 hour (I only had 20 mins to make my flight) I said loudly to no-one in particular "for gods sake sept the 11th was 7 years ago you would think you would open up more xrays and hire more people in that time" This didn't go down well but they let me go thru. I think airlines and airports hide behind extra security measures to cover up for bad service. Better stop now as this is my pet peev and I can rant ffor hours. lol.

Good luck with the flight. Take an extra t shirt for yourself as kids will always mange to spill stuff and it normally ends up on mum. I also pack zip lock bags of chips and snacks and a few toys from the $2 store for each kid. Named and then when they need something they get it from their bag themselves. I tuck them into the seat pocket. Go comfy on the clothes. I do the closest clothes to pjs that don't look like pjs for flying. For shoes use crocs as you have to take them off so much that when you are a family juggling sweatshirts, bags and shoes etc as well as kids and all their stuff laces or velcro is an added pain. Easy on and off shoes.

Take care and hope you have a good flight. ]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 19:51:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1035604&title=transitting-in-la#1035604 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1035207&title=transitting-in-la#1035207 Author: HuntersMama
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 4:12pm

Singapore Airlines is my favourite, and Virgin is the worst! We went LAX - London on Virgin and it was the wrist flight of my life! I was wedged between 2 huge guys (one was my DH) and could barely even eat. I couldnt get up for the whole flight either.

I spent the next year dreading the flight back to NZ, but Singapore AIrlines was so much more spacious.]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 16:12:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1035207&title=transitting-in-la#1035207 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1035038&title=transitting-in-la#1035038 Author: jaz
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 2:28pm

We went to the US last year with Air NZ and they were brilliant.

Two hours in LA isn't long as you have to go through the security checks again but will give your little ones a chance to run around. Make them jump, run, do star jumps or whater, we did this to Caleb before long haul flights just to burn off any surplus energy.

I always take a facecloth, clean undies and T shirt, deoderant, toothbrush and toothpaste on the plane and have a stand up wash in the transit lounge bathrooms when flying longhaul. After 12 hours you need it, especially if you've slept in your clothes. ]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 14:28:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1035038&title=transitting-in-la#1035038 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034995&title=transitting-in-la#1034995 Author: Jaxnz1
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 2:09pm

Ugh I don't envy you doing that trip... it's bad enough without kids!
I've flown Emirates, Singapore and Air NZ and have to say Air NZ was my favourite hands down. Alot of people don't like them, but I found the service, food and comfort were all way better than any other airline.

When we went over, it took about an hour to get through security then we were in a room with drinks, nibbles, tv etc until we got back on. All the families got on first. We spent the whole time walking around.... but that was mainly to get my big puffy feet back to normal so that I could actually get my shoes on again !

Good luck, it's not a nice experience, but IMO I would rather do the quick stopover in LA and just get the second leg over and done with. ]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 14:09:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034995&title=transitting-in-la#1034995 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034902&title=transitting-in-la#1034902 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 1:11pm

Why'd you have to go and mention chilli crab??? Now I want it for breakfast!! ]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 13:11:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034902&title=transitting-in-la#1034902 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034897&title=transitting-in-la#1034897 Author: tishy
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 1:10pm

Next time I promise as long as you bring me to the Chilli Crab ]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 13:10:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034897&title=transitting-in-la#1034897 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034882&title=transitting-in-la#1034882 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 1:03pm

Slightly off-topic ... I think everyone should fly SIA and stop here for a playdate instead of hanging out in the airport

Good luck for your flight home tishy!]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 13:03:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034882&title=transitting-in-la#1034882 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034772&title=transitting-in-la#1034772 Author: Chickaboo
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 11:52am

HuntersMama wrote: 2 hours isnt very long, it took us nearly that long to get through all the security at LAX so there probably wont be alot of time.

I was going to say that - you will probably find that by the time they take you to the transit room 2 hours will not seem long at all.

It all depends if you still have to go through customs (which I am almost sure that they make everyone do now)

Most transit rooms have toilets and vending machines]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 11:52:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034772&title=transitting-in-la#1034772 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034674&title=transitting-in-la#1034674 Author: Turtle
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 10:46am

It is a miserable depressing room they put you in. Normally there are free packets of crisps and mini biscuits. But the fingerprinting and photos of your eyes takes up plenty of your waiting time anyway. ]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:46:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034674&title=transitting-in-la#1034674 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034614&title=transitting-in-la#1034614 Author: Gardengirl
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 10:07am

Yeah, I was surprised but I found the service to be patchy - excellent or non-existent, and the food was shocking. I haven't done the UK run with them for 8 years, usually I use Singapore and I really wish I had done this time. Even little things, like there only being a watered down soap pump in the loos compared to SA well stocked ones, and being given 1 nappy and a tube of nappy rash cream (?!) on the flight out but nothing on the flight back. They've won Arline of the Year and I can only think it is on the back of their business class.

Emirates are on my must fly list too (except for the extra stops).

Hope you have a good trip ]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:07:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034614&title=transitting-in-la#1034614 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034605&title=transitting-in-la#1034605 Author: clover
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 10:02am

You'll get fast tracked, I've flown that route numerous times and families with small children always get moved to the front of the queue. It is just a big room with seats, a couple of tvs and then snacks like chippies and fruit, tea coffee etc.

It will probably be good for E & A to be able to get to run around a little.]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 10:02:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034605&title=transitting-in-la#1034605 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034577&title=transitting-in-la#1034577 Author: tishy
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 9:48am

[QUOTE=Gardengirl] Definitely ask to be fast tracked. I flew via HK last month with Air NZ (against my better judgement, absolutely the last time I do long haul with them)/QUOTE]

Oh really? They're our preferred airline, well second to Singapore Airlines.
Lufthansa is my big No-No.

Emirates is on my 'Must Fly' List.

Last year we went through San Fran and they we got fasttracked without asking (me, DH and 2 x 10months) so I guess I feel more entitled to it this time. ]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 09:48:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034577&title=transitting-in-la#1034577 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034561&title=transitting-in-la#1034561 Author: Gardengirl
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 9:42am

Definitely ask to be fast tracked. I flew via HK last month with Air NZ (against my better judgement, absolutely the last time I do long haul with them) flying alone with an 8 month old. I found if I asked for help and for fast tracking I got it, but on the flight over I kind of assumed they would do that and I was left to fend for myself. Once I asked though the help was great.]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 09:42:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034561&title=transitting-in-la#1034561 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034554&title=transitting-in-la#1034554 Author: tishy
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 9:39am

TBH, I think I'm hoping I'll get fasttracked as I'm travelling solo with 2 toddlers. I'll be practicing my dishevelled look!

Thanks for the information. Free food is good! It means I don't need any US$]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 09:39:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034554&title=transitting-in-la#1034554 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034551&title=transitting-in-la#1034551 Author: High9
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 9:38am

Transit Lounges never have much.

And I agree a lot of the 2 hours will be security checks, immigration etc. ]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 09:38:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034551&title=transitting-in-la#1034551 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034539&title=transitting-in-la#1034539 Author: Gardengirl
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 9:33am

HuntersMama is right, the security screening will take up pretty much all of the 2 hours (which is why I never transit via the States).]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 09:33:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034539&title=transitting-in-la#1034539 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034529&title=transitting-in-la#1034529 Author: HuntersMama
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 9:27am

2 hours isnt very long, it took us nearly that long to get through all the security at LAX so there probably wont be alot of time.]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 09:27:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034529&title=transitting-in-la#1034529 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034504&title=transitting-in-la#1034504 Author: .Mel
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 9:06am

That's a shame there are no shower facilities. When I stopped in LA many moons ago, I wasn't even given that option, slept on uncomfortable seats in the waiting area.

My husband is on his way home from Newcastle, he his doing the Dubai stopover, Emirates actually transfer them to a hotel so they can have a sleep/shower etc... he's got 6hrs there.. (I'm just hoping that they don't miss their flight by sleeping to long)...

]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 09:06:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034504&title=transitting-in-la#1034504 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034494&title=transitting-in-la#1034494 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 9:02am

tishy wrote: We're flying from London - Auckland on Monday with a 2 hour stopover in LA. AFAIK, we get put in a room and then back on the plane again when it's refueled. Anyone done it? I'm just wondering what facilities are there. Cafe... Vending machines.... kids play area?

When we did it ... it was just a room ... there was a table with food (free) .. mostly snack food and there was tea/coffee/juice (there were bathroom facilities too, but no showers, just toilets) .. but other than that it was just a room like they put you in before you board the plane. (And it took forever to get from the plane to the room with the security screening!)]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 09:02:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034494&title=transitting-in-la#1034494 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034456&title=transitting-in-la#1034456 Author: tishy
Subject: 33515
Posted: 20 May 2010 at 8:36am

We're flying from London - Auckland on Monday with a 2 hour stopover in LA.

AFAIK, we get put in a room and then back on the plane again when it's refueled.

Anyone done it? I'm just wondering what facilities are there. Cafe... Vending machines.... kids play area?
]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 08:36:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33515&PID=1034456&title=transitting-in-la#1034456