'I sit away from my toddler on flights to be a better parent'

Minna Havstad came up with the savvy idea after travelling left her exhausted Minna in business class (Image: Minna Havstad/ SWNS)

A couple have revealed they purchase a business class ticket for their flights while the rest of the family travels in economy, claiming it makes them "better parents". Travel enthusiasts Minna Havstad and her husband Andy, both 34, used to find long-haul flights with their three year old daughter Malva utterly draining.

The couple explained that dealing with Malva's fidgeting, along with their luggage, snacks, and loo breaks, resulted in sleepless flights and a challenging start to their holidays. Their solution?

They now reserve one seat in business class and another in economy next to Malva, swapping halfway through the flight so each parent gets