I flew to UK on my own with DD when she was 5 months and flew back with DH and DD when she was 6 months. Had no issues at all - ok it wasn't a piece of cake but it wasn't that bad either - I think once they are over 1 year is more difficult. I fed every take off and land in (well shoved my boob in her mouth at least) and she seemed to have no issues with her ears at all. The seatbelt thing really does nothing for safety at all but you have to use just for take off and landing but as long as is done up is cool so bub can be lying down with it on even. I checked in the stroller and carried in Ergo which was perfect (both hands free so in the airport you can even go to the loo when on your own with baby in Ergo!). We had bassinet but as you have to take out for take off landing and any sign of turbulence then she spent quite a lot on my lap.

My big tip is to take your own pillow - ones on planes are small, and makes it more comfortable for bub to lie on you on the pillow. We took a few little toys for distraction, and she liked looking at the in flight map and generally all the people around her. Also don't stress about it, she will be how she will be and so often little ones pick up on your stress and act up accordingly.

My worst incident really was rushing down to the loos to change a number 2 nappy and not realizing I hadn't put my boob away properly after a feed - I think DD was covering it but am not sure - alot of people were smiling at me but hopefully they were just smiling at DD's smiley face!

Ohh the change table in the loos on all the planes I went on was very hard and flat, so a fold up change mat with a slight amount of padding is quite good - or something for under bubs head. Get out however many nappies, wipes etc you think you will need (plus extras) and stuff them in the pocket on back of seat in front of you, so can grab what you need to go down to loos, there isn't much room in them for a nappy bag.