Some flying tips:
1) Pick flight times that coincides with your baby's bed time. We had a 12 hours flight and we picked an evening flight, our son slept beautifully for maybe the first 9 hours! Even when he's awake he didn't make too much noise as he wasn't tired and hence wasn't grumpy.
2) The in flight infant seat belt doesn't look very safe, we put our son in a baby carrier during take off and landing.
3) The bassinet isn't that long, our 8 month old is already too big for it. Luckily the airline we flew with (British Airways) also has a reclined chair we could use, otherwise my son's legs would be sticking out for the entire journey. Please note that whenever the seat belt sign goes on, you'll need to take the baby out of the bassinet / reclined chair for safety reason.
4) When you book your flight, confirm the flight, get to the airport check in desk, get to the gate and get on the flight, let the flight attendent / check-in staff know that you're travelling with a baby and want the bassinet. They won't install it for you until after take off, but they only carry so many on board and it's first come first serve. You wouldn't want to carry the baby in your arm for the entire flight...
5) Bring lots of spare stuff, nappies, clothes... just in case. (we were fine, but our friend's daughter threw up on the taxi on the way to the airport...)
6) Let your baby suck during take off and landing. I breastfed and I also got some dummies with me, my son wasn't hungry so didn't want my breast, but he did suck on his dummy and didn't complain at all about ear pressure.
7) Bring some toys. Our son slept most of the journey, but if he didn't, he'd need some entertainment.
8) Don't worry too much and chill. The flight is only so many hours, and passengers sitting nearby are generally very understanding.
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