If crying babies on flights is one of your pet peeves, Corendon Airlines has a solution. The company has launched adult-only seating for passengers who want a calm long-haul flight.
Following the lead of international carriers such as AirAsia, Corendon has become Europe’s first carrier to offer an adult-only section that will cater to travellers who may want to finish off some work in-flight or catch a few extra hours of sleep.
All we know about Corendon Airlines’ adult-only zone in flights
According to EuroNews, this zone will be available for passengers aged above 16 and will be offered on flights between Amsterdam and the Caribbean island of Curaçao. The service will begin in November this year.
The child-free section will comprise 93 standard seats and will be separated from the rest of the cabin by walls and curtains, the report adds. However, the seat will also cost an additional EUR 45 (USD 48.69). Further, the section has nine seats with extra legroom, which will cost an additional EUR 100 (USD 108.22) per flight.
According to Corendon founder Atilay Uslu, the child-free zone aims to “accommodate travellers looking for extra peace during their flight,” writes EuroNews. This also means that passengers with children onboard will be a bit more stress-free in case their little ones make some noise, as they’ll be less concerned about the kids troubling other passengers, the report adds.
While other popular airlines on the route, such as TUI, KLM, and Transavia, said that they have no plans to introduce adult-only zones in their flights, travellers seem keen on the idea. In a survey conducted on behalf of Newsweek by Redfield and Wilton Strategies, 59 percent out of 1,500 American adults said that an adult-only zone on planes and trains “would be a positive thing.” 27 percent disagreed, while 14 percent were unsure.
All currency conversions were done at the time of writing
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