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I just flew back from England on an economy + type situation, and while it was kind of awesome, I don't think I would pay for it, and that was a 9 hour flight. Probably his sleep would be a bit screwed up anyway from being in a new environment, so I wouldn't worry about pushing his bedtime!

I love Economy +, but we always gets it for free because of our United status. I don't know that it would be worth paying for unless it comes with the ability to board early and free checked bags (we always get that, too, but I'm not sure if it is a status perk or an Economy + perk...).

I would pay that to get off faster!

@Bookish: Are you flying out of IAH??

@Bookish: Bummer! I was thinking we could grab lunch or something if you were driving here but there won't be time with just a connection.

We used to fly United Economy + pretty frequently with DH's status. Let's just say I got really used to it and when were had to fly regular old coach again, I definitely noticed the missing legroom, and I am not tall! It's probably not worth the extra $ to get off of the flight faster unless like @Freckles: said and it's a longer flight.

@Bookish: United does not have priority boarding for families with children. So if you are Group 3 or 4 for boarding, expect to inch along the aisle to get to the back of the plane, waiting as everyone in front of you puts their carryon items in the overhead compartments. And don't expect to find much space left in the overhead compartments by the time you finally get to your row.

I avoid United now because my LO hated the boarding process and would fuss in my arms the entire time. I was such a stressed out wreck by the time I would get to my seat. it was such a huge difference the first time I flew an airline that had priority boarding for families (after I strapped him in his carseat, I would sit back and relax while watching hundreds of people inch along the aisle past me)

So if I were you, I would pay for economy plus just to get to my row faster and to get off the plane faster. It is worth paying up for the convenience and sanity.