Many of us have been there.
You settle into your seat for a long-haul flight and breathing a sigh of relief as the plane tales off, you’re suddenly jolted by a screaming child behind you, who then starts kickboxing your chair.
While some parents are considerate and prepared to calm a troubled tyke, others have no control over a disruptive child who causes serious distress to the other passengers.
The concept of adults-only flights is something that many have only dreamed and recently an airline announced a kids-free zone on flights, but some travelers are saying it’s not enough.
The new rule means that only people over the age of 16 can enter these upgraded zones, which are apparently pretty cheap considering – with the upgrade costing $48.
The seats are located at the front of the plane, and there are usually 93 seats available within those zones, for people who are looking for a guaranteed peaceful flight.
Atilay Uslu, founder of Corendon, said in a statement: “Onboard our flights, we always strive to respond to the different needs of our customers.
“We also believe this can have a positive effect on parents traveling with small children. They can enjoy the flight without worrying if their children are making too much noise.”
However, the move seems to have divided people, with some taking to X to share their opinions.
With one just bluntly stating: “Thank god, children are an annoyance.”
Another commented: “I would prefer drunk-obnoxious-men free zones.”
Another felt slightly differently, writing: “At whose expense is this? Put kids with their parents, and discounted price based on age and height.”
Another agreed: “Let’s not only restrict air travel but also further [discourage] people from having children. Urgh, why do people hate families?’
The flights have already been launched back in November of last year, with Corendon being the first European airline to implement this particular in-flight upgrade.
Malaysia’s AirAsia, India’s IndiGo, and Singapore’s Scoot airlines offer something similar called ‘quiet zones’ to give passengers a break if they feel they need it.
We understand that flying can be difficult and confusing for a child and perhaps some parents need to consider a different method of travel, or at least show some consideration! Many people without a child in tow don’t have the capacity or patience to handle out of control kids, and for people who aren’t used to it, excessive noise can have a severe impact on health.
What do you think of noisy kids on a flight, and do you feel a kids-free zone is enough?
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