But, you don't actually have to fly in economy with your kids, and it's not really a big deal to place them in economy while you enjoy a lie-flat business class seat with a glass of Prosecco in hand.

There are four different tiers of economy — lite, value, standard, and flexi — but only standard was available on my flight. The trip, which included a layover in Singapore, cost $814.

But, you don't actually have to fly in economy with your kids, and it's not really a big deal to place them in economy while you enjoy a lie-flat business class seat with a glass of Prosecco in hand.