Why no kids class??
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Why no kids class??
I guess we all suffer from the crying baby, the free grown kid who kicks your sit or just run amok on the plane. I am sure many more would be willing to pay extra for a family free zone on the plane, much like lounges or spa at hotels where only 16+ will enter.
So why no airline in the world has this?
So why no airline in the world has this?
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I thought Malaysia Airlines said no kids on the upper deck of their A380 (which has some Y seats as well as J). And then no kids in F either. So technically, you can have a child-free zone in all 3 classes on that plane.
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Because it's not practical despite some people mistaking their want for a need.
As mentioned by another poster, there is atleast one airline that does offer "no kids" cabin where you will not have kids kicking the back if your seat, but adults lelaning with all their weight on your seat back when gettiing up or sitting down.
Originally Posted by shock78
I guess we all suffer from the crying baby, the free grown kid who kicks your sit or just run amok on the plane. I am sure many more would be willing to pay extra for a family free zone on the plane, much like lounges or spa at hotels where only 16+ will enter.
So why no airline in the world has this?
So why no airline in the world has this?
As mentioned by another poster, there is atleast one airline that does offer "no kids" cabin where you will not have kids kicking the back if your seat, but adults lelaning with all their weight on your seat back when gettiing up or sitting down.
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I guess we all suffer from the crying baby, the free grown kid who kicks your sit or just run amok on the plane. I am sure many more would be willing to pay extra for a family free zone on the plane, much like lounges or spa at hotels where only 16+ will enter.
So why no airline in the world has this?
So why no airline in the world has this?
So I'll take my chances... Sometimes I lose, but most times I win.
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Having a no kids section on a plane is like having a no peeing section in a swimming pool.
In other words, until the fabric curtains become soundproof, kids may continue to disrupt your flight (possible double decker plane exception).
In other words, until the fabric curtains become soundproof, kids may continue to disrupt your flight (possible double decker plane exception).
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Why can't they just ship everyone under 30 as cargo? Problem solved.
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^ haha don't know why but this gave a good chuckle!
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I guess we all suffer from the crying baby, the free grown kid who kicks your sit or just run amok on the plane. I am sure many more would be willing to pay extra for a family free zone on the plane, much like lounges or spa at hotels where only 16+ will enter.
So why no airline in the world has this?
So why no airline in the world has this?
I sure wish I could have done something besides glare at the eight- or nine-year-old girl behind me who was doing something with my seat for the first five hours of the flight -- kicks, hard opens and closes of the tray table, you name it.
There was actually quite a show in front of me with two brothers sitting across the aisle having a play fight that they might have if they were in a swimming pool (without the water, of course), slapping their arms and legs and one another across the aisle. (After quite a while, the father moved one of the children to the window seat, a brilliant move). After that, the other brother would occasionally lean his head all the way around the seat back (usually from the side, not the top) to see what was playing on my laptop).
And there was one mother who felt that every time people returned to their seats because the fasten seat belts sign was turned on made for a good time for her to get up and "walk" the baby, which of course gave the FAs fits. There was a lot of screaming going on, but I had some music.
Children are bundles of joy, but their ought not be any problem with allowing all that joy to stay in one spot. I happen to think older children tend to behave just fine, especially when with a parent, but young kids can't help it and need the benefit of a special section.


