I flew overseas with my 9-month-old for the first time. Knowing airline rules was key.

I flew long-haul with my son for the first time. It took a lot of meticulous planning. Taylor Rains/Business Insider I flew long-haul for the first time with my nine-month-old baby between New York and Europe. The jet didn't have a bassinet in my cabin, but the staff gave us a row of three seats instead. Low expectations and meticulous studying of airline rules were key to my sanity. Armed with more bags than I care to admit and a lot of patience, my husband and I flew between New York and ...