In my daughter’s first year, she flew in Polaris Class eight times. The catch? She was in my or my late husband’s lap almost the whole time. That’s the beauty, and inconvenience, of flying with a lap child! But it was 100% worth it. She flew for a massive discount (international lap children still require a paid fare, which is up to the airline), and we got to travel internationally as a family in the most well-rested, well-fed, most comfortable way possible. Here are the best tips for flying in United Polaris class with a baby!