Amber,
Cubbie travelled to and from Shanghai-Singapore twice already, once at 5 wks old another at 6.5 months old. I must say it will probably get harder to travel as they become more mobile.
We were given the seat just behind b-class and hence there was more leg room. I placed a blankie down and let her roam and play around. Like what hiroshi-ma suggested, I also bought new toys and showed them to her during the flight to keep her entertained. Of course, these are times w/o turbulance/seat belt signs turned on.
I will recommend that you actually pay for a child seat for kiddo as its such a long flight. Seriously, no kidding. It was tiring, but maybe that's cos cubbie is a very active kid. She doesn't like to watch TV or DVDs, so that's not an option for me.
I latched her on for take off and landing, hence no problems there. Just got to make sure that the swollow during those times.
We are planning a trip to Korea or JP in December and probably another trip to SG interim. I told my husband to fly with cubbie on one flight, and I'll take the next..and THAT will be my holiday. LOL.
Just have to plan well, and try to fly at nights. Oh, and dun give a heck as to what dirty looks other passengers may give. LOL.
Youpi, Bintan Banyan is lovely, but no kids allowed I think. Hear that Niwarna is nice too...