Child-Free Zones On Airplanes? U.S. Airlines Reject the Idea
Photo Credit: Kids like to travel. It's just that some adults don't necessarily enjoy their company on long-haul flights. flickr.com / Lars Plougmann
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With U.S. airlines selling aisle, window and exit row seats for an extra fee throughout the aircraft, child-free zones could be a logistical nightmare even if it were a good idea.
Malaysia budget carrier AirAsia X introduced "quiet zones" on its A330-300 aircraft in February, and passengers 11 years old and under are banned from that section of the aircraft for the sake of "a little peace and quiet."
AirAsia X CEO Azran OsmanRani tells Skift: "Our A330-300 aircraft all have the first Economy section seats (seven rows 7-14) separated from the other cabins by a galley and exit row doors, so they are distinct from other seats. The Seat map is available here. Only kids above 12 are allowed here."
The idea has picked up some support among travelers in a UK poll, and on Twitter:
@AyeshaHasan @BhopalHouse @skift Oh my God! I want to start this in India. I'm a kid magnet. And I'm so so annoyed. I want a child-free zone
— Rahul Pandita (@rahulpandita) July 13, 2013
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