European airline is introducing a child-free zone

Virgin Radio

30 Aug 2023, 16:13

For many people, being on a flight with babies and toddlers is less than ideal, and many parents worry about their little one being noisy.

Maybe you're planning a holiday just the two of you with the kids staying at your grandparents, and a few hours of peace and quiet on the plane might be just the thing.

A Turkish airline called Corendon is introducing ‘child-free zones’ on their planes.

To start with it will feature on the route between Amsterdam and Curaçao in the Caribbean.

The service means 93 passengers over the age of 16 will be able to select seats at the front of cabin.

The rest of the cabin is then separate by a wall or curtains, which would create "a shielded environment that contributes to a calm and relaxed flight,"

It has been designed for business travellers "who want to work in a quiet environment."

It'll cost an extra €45 (about £39) one way.

Other airlines, like AirAsia X, has a Quiet Zone on some of its long-haul flights.

These areas are reserved for passengers aged 12 and above.

Corendon founder Atilay Uslu says it will "accommodate travellers looking for extra peace during their flight" but it will also mean that parents "can enjoy the fight without worrying if their children make a little noise."

Fans of the plan will have to wait and see if it is being rolled out elsewhere.