Japan Airlines has introduced a feature on its seat booking system that shows where young children are seated. A "child" icon appears when a passenger is travelling with children aged under two years.

Japan Airlines operates 5 different Boeing 787 configurations with various seat pitches. JAL's 2-4-2 layout provides a competitive edge over other carriers offering cramped 3-3-3 seating.

It’s the biggest cabin on an aircraft and the one most of us fly in, even though we would much rather be closer to the front ...