Would you pay more for a flight without crying, fussy babies? A majority of those on the Internet would! Kelly-Rose Bradford, a mom herself, appeared on a UK talk show last week and suggested airlines offer child-free flights for those who don’t want to deal with other people’s kids while en route to their destinations, and sparked a debate online.
"Is it really necessary to take a tiny baby on a long flight?” said Bradford, who has a 12-year-old daughter, according to the Today show. “I think there's an element of selfishness from parents who insist on not changing their lifestyle once they have their children because there are some things that just aren't practical."
Bradford suggested that airlines offer child-free flights and child-free zones. "We've got business class, we've got first class, why can't we have a family section?"
Of course some were opposed to the idea, but surprisingly, Bradford got a positive reaction from the Twitterverse.
I would pay extra for #childfreeflights. Make it happen, airlines.
— Becky Brees (@blkindvall) August 13, 2015
#childfreeflights Should have been a thing years ago. Not everyone wants to spend 6 hours on a plane with your screaming potatoes. ??
— Becky Brees (@blkindvall) August 13, 2015
#ChildFreeFlights? I think we just found the answer to world peace. #yesplease
— Ashton Shane (@AshtonShane) August 13, 2015
Having children is a choice. I'd like flying without them to be my choice as well. #childfreeflights
— JD (@basooninginnola) August 11, 2015
#childfreeflights yes please. Spent a 14 hour flight with 3 wailing children. Almost had a breakdown. At least child free seating.
— P & F (@tereefeec) August 6, 2015
I would definitely pay extra for child free sections ???? even my headphones couldn't mask the annoying wailing ????#childfreeflights
— Holly Hetherington (@hollysh94) August 4, 2015
How about banning handsy guy who drank 15 mini bottles next to me on my last flight? Way more obnoxious than my 2-yo. #ChildFreeFlights
— Holly Johnson Amaya (@hollyamaya) August 13, 2015
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