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IndiGo Airline Launches Child-Free Zones On Flights, Promptly Divides Social Media

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Parents editor at HuffPost UK

An Indian airline has announced it will be introducing child-free zones on its flights, in a move that’s proving to be very controversial.

Budget airline IndiGo said it will be introducing Quiet Zones for business travellers and passengers under 12 years of age are banned from sitting in these areas.

Understandably, the move has warranted a mixed reaction from travellers, with some saying they would “gladly pay extra” for seats and others calling it “dumb”.

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“Keeping in mind the comfort and convenience of all passengers, row numbers 1-4 and 11-14 are generally kept as a Quiet Zone on IndiGo flights. These zones have been created for business travellers who prefer to use the quiet time to do their work,” the airline said in a statement.

IndiGo also specified that children are not allowed to sit in rows where the emergency exits are found, as well as where there is extra legroom.

Some people agreed that child-free zones on flights, and even child-free flights, were a great idea...

@alaisdair #Childfreeflights is a very interesting idea! I have been tortured by screaming children on longflights. I paid a lot for my seat

— Patricia Tallman (@patriciatallman) October 6, 2016

Totally agree with #childfreeflights I would gladly pay extra for a seperate section on the plane

— Alaisdair (@alaisdair) October 4, 2016

The case for #ChildFreeFlights pic.twitter.com/dxLpicBXJH

— Johnny FD (@JohnnyFDK) October 6, 2016

Offering #childFreeFlights is a great idea. Trust me, No one thinks your kid is as awesome and special as you do. #parenting #kids

— MGTOWHumanist (@HmnstMgtow) August 14, 2015

#childfreeflights I always end up with child near me crying. Maybe place them @ back of plane. Headphones dont stop the kicking chair

— Kevin Gibbs-Wragge (@live_in_hope) August 17, 2016

Please GOD let this become a thing.PLEASE.I cannot handle another kid giving me jetlag because I can't sleep on the plane #childfreeflights

— bc86 (@bcroft86) October 4, 2016

Please let this happen everywhere. Now. Yes. Go. #childfreeflights https://t.co/UKphLoU5jf

— Martin Sparey (@SpareySpeaks) October 5, 2016

I took my 1yr old on hol in June and I wont be going on a plane with him again for a while! Parents know their children! #childfreeflights

— Busy Working Mummy (@busyworkingmum1) August 27, 2015

While others were just really annoyed...

#childfreeflights ? Sure but I hope the cost is your soul. Mama of 4 over here and love to take my babies on vacation! #getoveryourselves

— Linda Rae Mercieca (@Linela22) August 16, 2015

When airlines create #childfreeflights they are saying adults comfort is more important than kids exploration of the world. #bullshit

— K Raine Walker (@soulshine_raine) October 6, 2016

if you can afford a flight you can afford a pair of earphones. people need to stop being arseholes :) #ChildFreeFlights #ThisMorning

— Connie (@ConnieHose) August 17, 2016

Let them pay MORE for child free flight. I'd rather fly with my 2 yr old than some of the idiots they allow on flights. #childfreeflights

— Roberta Phillipo (@SoFresh1982) August 16, 2015

Most children behave better than adults #childfreeflights is a dumb idea

— Miss Rose Blue (@missroseblue) August 15, 2015

#childfreeflights?! What's next? Child free restaurants, malls, libraries, theaters, stores, parks, etc.?! Get real!

— Renee' Marie Weaver (@Rweave10) August 15, 2015

I would prefer we make #fartfreeflights over #childfreeflights any day.

— Stacy Rumaker (@StacyRumaker) August 15, 2015

Do you agree with #ChildFreeFlights? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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