33 hours direct flight still not possible even if you are flying with the new Airbus 380 so I guess you meant 33 hours of travelling… in any case I do not think that is the point.
I’m Afraid it is not a matter of being American or European, being smart or stupid, being parents or not, travelling is tiring especially with an 11 months old child…
but that dose not give you any priority in the check in line… unfortunately that is the way it is, like it or not. I personally think it is fair, we all have our problem and priorities… deep inside we all have a reason which we believe is good enough to bring us in front of the line… but it dose not work that way.
So next time instead of complaining… JUST ASK!!! Worst case they’ll say no…. but I’m quite sure that if the baby is really suffering nobody will refuse some help… maybe they could let you go through the business check in…
33 hours direct flight still