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Um... yep. When I flew with C to the US and back, we paid 10% of an adult fare on the international leg. Lap infants are free on domestic flights. That was with US Airways. I'm pretty sure all airlines work the same way.

As for the bassinets, they are hard to get. Make sure to show up at the airport as early as possible because it's whoever checks in at the airport first that gets them. I got a whole bulkhead row to myself (didn't end up using the bassinet, just took her infant seat on with me) on my LHR to PHL leg and it was AMAZING. On every other flight, including PHL to LHR, I was able to finagle an empty seat next to me and was allowed to carry her car seat on with me. The people at the gate desk are usually willing to try and work something out. I think maybe they were extra helpful since I was traveling alone though (Heathrow let me to the front of the security line leaving and the front of the customs line coming home! Score!).

ETA: On my flight back to England, the bulkhead row was taken up by a group adults traveling with ONE child who was probably 3-4 years old. There were 7 infants on the plane, including one very small newborn. I was PISSED.

Also: Lap infants on international flights are entitled to their own checked bag! So look into that too.

Yes, we were charged a percentage for lap child when flying internationally. I think it is standard? At least for Singapore air and EVA. Bulkhead was a blessing and a curse . No underseat storage was a pain. But the extra room to let DD walk around was great. She even slept on the floor on blankets. However... I was so jealous if ppl who had purchased a separate seat for their toddler. The extra seat helped so much and it looked so much more comfortable. Maybe with your small baby this wouldn't be an issue but we had a 20 month old and man it was rough. I also got rejected for a bassinet at the gate. I had requested it over the phone. They took one look at her and said she was way too tall, even though she was within weight limits.

yes, flying international lap infants pay 10%. however, canada to USA doesn't count. phew!

Yup, we had to pay almost $500 to add LO to our ticket as a lap passenger. Crazy!

Yep, 10% of the fare + taxes is standard across the board for lap infants flying internationally. It does suck but that's the way it is.

As for the bulkhead and bassinet, I've always called the airline several weeks before our flight and have been able to secure them no problem. I've always heard it's essential to call ahead to get those seats and that's what worked for us. We flew Qantas, British Airways, and American on our flights. For BA and Qantas, you normally have to pay to select your seats ahead of time, but if you are travelling with an infant, you're allowed to select your seat early free of charge.

I'd call the airline back and request the bassinet seat now. I think if you wait until you get to the airport, it's too late.

@shopaholic: definitely a good idea! I called BA about eight times before our trip just to make sure we had the bassinet! On one of the legs of our flight, they somehow stuffed it up so they upgraded us to premium economy so we could have the bulkhead AND additional leg room - bonus! Hoping for the same good luck for you!

You also have to be careful because its 10% of full fare for that class, not the discounted fare.
I just paid $200 for LO's flight to England.