flying with babies

I've never done it but thankfully a lot of my facebook friends have!
This Friday Brad and I are taking the babies to Vancouver and I've been asking for advice on surviving the plane trip. Thought I'd share the wealth of information I was given:

1. nurse/bottle feed/let baby suck on your finger during takeoff and landing. helps their little ears not pop.
2. don't expect them to sleep, so when they don't you're not stressed, and if they do, it's a bonus (I really liked this tip...)
3. bring snacks and small toys that are favourites or new (both are your best bet at occupying them)
4. have designated carry-ons for each kid so if you're separated from your travel companion (who has the other baby) you won't have to worry about getting bottles/toys/blankets/wipes/diapers to them on the other wise of the plane
5. that said, book your seats together - ideally book a window and isle so you have greater chance of getting a whole row to yourself (since people least likely book middle seats)
6. arrive really early and be vocal about your needs as a family when you're in the security line 
7. declare bottles (liquid) ahead of time, don't let them find them
8. ask the flight attendants for help as much as you need. that's what they're there for.
9. bring extra clothes and baby gravol - kids throw up. yuck
10. and my favourite piece of advice: remember your children will probably be better behaved than some of the adults on the plane.