What's the most annoying EK passenger you have seen?
Jun 25, 2014, 2:17 pm
#181
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Wonder whether Emirates have ever given serious consideration to some form of restriction on babies/young children travelling in premium cabins ......? I don't see it happening any time soon.
But four other carriers (maybe more now) HAVE taken a stance.
Not an easy decision, so all credit to them for being brave enough .......
http://www.ausbt.com.au/four-no-kids...avellers-first
But four other carriers (maybe more now) HAVE taken a stance.
Not an easy decision, so all credit to them for being brave enough .......
http://www.ausbt.com.au/four-no-kids...avellers-first
Jun 25, 2014, 2:37 pm
#182
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
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Wonder whether Emirates have ever given serious consideration to some form of restriction on babies/young children travelling in premium cabins ......? I don't see it happening any time soon.
But four other carriers (maybe more now) HAVE taken a stance.
Not an easy decision, so all credit to them for being brave enough .......
http://www.ausbt.com.au/four-no-kids...avellers-first
But four other carriers (maybe more now) HAVE taken a stance.
Not an easy decision, so all credit to them for being brave enough .......
http://www.ausbt.com.au/four-no-kids...avellers-first
Jun 25, 2014, 10:44 pm
#183
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Location: Chicago USA
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Jun 26, 2014, 3:19 am
#184
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Wonder whether Emirates have ever given serious consideration to some form of restriction on babies/young children travelling in premium cabins ......? I don't see it happening any time soon.
But four other carriers (maybe more now) HAVE taken a stance.
Not an easy decision, so all credit to them for being brave enough .......
http://www.ausbt.com.au/four-no-kids...avellers-first
But four other carriers (maybe more now) HAVE taken a stance.
Not an easy decision, so all credit to them for being brave enough .......
http://www.ausbt.com.au/four-no-kids...avellers-first
I think EK should keep F kid free but they dont - there are bassinets. When I'm in J or F a kid is a real nightmare for me (my personal view). I remember one flight in April when the kids about 3 and 5 in J parents sat the row in front oblivious to the screeching brats (due to their headphones). Very annoying...
I heard once that EK discourages kids from F but nothing to stop you booking online.
Jun 26, 2014, 4:04 am
#185
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What's the most annoying EK passenger you have seen?
Given the wealth and demographics of the region not to mention cultural preferences I think it unlikely that they would do this. I don't know why airlines don't put a special space like a nursery on board for kids in F or J though ESP on an a380. Or is this too fanciful?
Jun 26, 2014, 4:19 am
#186
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Given the wealth and demographics of the region not to mention cultural preferences I think it unlikely that they would do this. I don't know why airlines don't put a special space like a nursery on board for kids in F or J though ESP on an a380. Or is this too fanciful?
Jun 26, 2014, 4:24 am
#187
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Well it's true that the A380 is large enough to accommodate a nursery.
I'd say the ideal location would be the cargo hold.
(and yes ..... that IS only a joke .....
)
I'd say the ideal location would be the cargo hold.
(and yes ..... that IS only a joke .....
)
Jun 26, 2014, 4:31 am
#190
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For folks that can't tolerate a crying baby, I don't think there is much hope. Otherwise, I think EK could put a rule that kids below 12 need to be accompanied by a parent/ nanny whenever they are not in their seats for their own safety and security and for the safety and security of others. That'll help end some nuisance.
Jun 26, 2014, 5:48 am
#191
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Wouldn't that be unfair to people who have well behaved kids? A few years ago I was in 2K, with an Emirati couple in 2 EF, and their 3 kids in 6 DEF (with the youngest maybe 4-5 and with them in the F cabin sometimes).
I asked before departure whether the kids were going to be noisy, and they assured me they would be asleep throughout, and well enough I didn't get at all disturbed by their presence.
But props to the airline that finds a way to take control of the situation if/ when it arises.
I asked before departure whether the kids were going to be noisy, and they assured me they would be asleep throughout, and well enough I didn't get at all disturbed by their presence.
But props to the airline that finds a way to take control of the situation if/ when it arises.
Jun 26, 2014, 5:51 am
#192
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What's the most annoying EK passenger you have seen?
I think most people understand that babies do cry ESP when in an airplane. I think what annoys most is when parents make no effort to calm the baby down or control their kids. I always sympathise when I see a parent struggling with their children whether to calm down or control but what is really selfish is for the parent to make no effort.
Jun 26, 2014, 5:53 am
#193
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I think most people understand that babies do cry ESP when in an airplane. I think what annoys most is when parents make no effort to calm the baby down or control their kids. I always sympathise when I see a parent struggling with their children whether to calm down or control but what is really selfish is for the parent to make no effort.
Shall we ban them all?
Jun 26, 2014, 7:01 am
#194
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What's the most annoying EK passenger you have seen?
Don't get your point? Grown ups are accountable for their own actions and suffer if they behave badly with various sanctions up to being barred. Kids are the responsibility of their parents. Yes by all means ban badly behaved adults. Totally in favour of that.