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Plane Passenger Sparks Online Debates On “Adult-Only” Flights After Her 3-Hour Trip Gets Ruined By Crying Kid That’s Kicking Her Chair
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Plane Passenger Sparks Online Debates On “Adult-Only” Flights After Her 3-Hour Trip Gets Ruined By Crying Kid That’s Kicking Her Chair

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Everyone experiences flying differently. Some love it, others hate it, but, all in all, neither side is as passionate about the experience itself as much as they can get extremely passionate about the presence of children on flights.

Sure, there is a reason to not enjoy a flight if there is a young kid kicking and screaming in your general vicinity. And it’s even more unpleasant if flying is not your cup of tea and if you have ears like a bat where every high-pitched squeal is piercing your soul.

But there are ways around it.

Folks online have recently been having a heated debate on the topic of “adult only” flights after this one woman had to endure one with a kid being super unhappy on board. And just like the topic makes people passionate, the opinions were just as polarizing.

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It seems like everyone is aware of the struggles of having kids on board a plane, but who knew a debate about it would be so polarizing

Image credits: Arwan Sutanto (not the actual photo)

So, TikTok user mooorganic (Morgan) has recently posted a short video of herself on a flight. In the not-so-far-off distance, people can hear a kid—presumably over 5 years of age, according to OP—crying.

The on-video caption asks folks why there isn’t such a thing as “adult only” flights, and suggests that she would pay a lot of money for one.

The description and a follow-up comment elaborate by saying that the flight took 3 hours, and the kid was wailing throughout the entire journey. Morgan pointed out that the kid was well over 5 years old, they were seated directly behind her, not only screaming but kicking as well, all while the mother was sleeping. Morgan even had noise-canceling headphones on.

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This woman recently uploaded a video asking why there aren’t “adult-only” flights with a screaming kid in the background as she’d be on board with that

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Given all of this, folks had a variety of reactions and opinions about this entire situation. Though you could, for the most part, say there are those who approved, those who disapproved, and those who were there eating popcorn.

On the one hand, Morgan wasn’t alone in wanting an adult-only, or in other words a child-free, flight to be a thing. While Morgan had a 3-hour flight, others lamented their 13-hour flights of the same nature. This is besides the hours before take-off and landing with all of the airport formalities where folks can potentially be surrounded by screaming kids.

Yet, others one-upped the idea saying that this could potentially also solve the problem of entitled moms who forgot their headphones and had their gadgets blasting Instagram reels on 100% volume, or attempting to silence their kids by blasting cartoons for them in the same manner.

And the video sparked a huge debate on the matter, with folks taking polar-opposite sides

@mooorganic The flight was 3 hours and I listened to this the entire time #travel ♬ original sound – Mo

And while everyone was throwing axes at each other in the comments, this guy pieced together a video of his experience with kids on planes

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Even some parents pointed out that they would love the idea, which most likely stems from the fact that they have heard their fair share of screaming already and would enjoy the relative silence.

But not everyone was of this opinion. Some pointed out that this is an inevitable part of being in public. If Morgan wanted a more controlled environment though, many suggested private flights—after all, she “would pay SO much money.” If anything, folks thought that it was an entitled thing to say, and she should have just put on headphones like many others do and moved on.

Others sympathized with the mom. Despite OP claiming that she was fast asleep, you can never really be fully asleep as a parent. And the screams were anything but pleasant and sounded like it was harder for the mom than anyone else on the flight—she knew everyone was mad. Also, kids on planes don’t scream without reason, after all, and it’s not that easy to calm a child on a plane, if the plane itself is the problem. So, sometimes there isn’t much that you can do about it.

His story, though seemingly taking the side of child-free flights, came with a plot twist

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What irked one commenter the most is why didn’t Morgan help the mom with the kid if she was so unhappy about it all. And you can argue that both ways too: Morgan wasn’t in any way responsible or obligated to do that, and it could have been even worse if she tried because not all kids are accepting of strangers, but she could have still at least tried, no?

There were also those who didn’t understand where all the hate was coming from as Morgan didn’t say anything inherently mean or disrespectful. Besides, if the mom was truly ignoring the matter, then they felt that Morgan had every right to be upset about the situation.

You can watch Tyson’s full story below

@tysonclifton8 #stitch with @Mo #itiswhatitis #idontknowhowtousehashtags #amiwrong #funny ♬ original sound – Tyson Clifton

While everyone was throwing axes at each other in the comments section, this dude stitched the video and shared a story of how he was asked to switch seats with a dad who would help the mom, who was originally sitting next to him, take care of the baby. He had no problem with that.

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PLOT TWIST. He just didn’t want to sit next to a screaming baby. DOUBLE PLOT TWIST. Because of that, he got a seat that wasn’t all that great, but the flight attendant rewarded his noble deed with free drinks on the house. Everyone wins.

But back to the discussion, which was all over the place as folks expressed their opinions

But back to the topic at hand. Morgan’s video got over 760,000 views with 63,000 likes and nearly 23,000 comments, all taking sides in the heated debate. The video also found its way onto several popular online news media sites, generating more discussion there.

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According to Alternative Airlines, there are currently no commercial flights that would be child-free available. But they do point out that demand for such flights is growing, especially among the business clientele. But, companies like Singapore Airlines already offer child-free zones—think of it as business class except nobody under 12 is allowed. This doesn’t make it a child-free flight though.

Whatever the case, here’s the original video for you to enjoy in context, and as always we’d love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the matter—do you support the idea, do you hate it, do you care at all? Let us know in the comment section below!

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LoudMansLover
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Imagine being so entitled you don't want to hear a baby expressing themselves" - excuse me? It's a loud, annoying sound. I don't have kids and would pay a lot of money to go to child free establishments also. I really hate the sounds of a baby and it triggers terrible mental issues for me, besides my suffering from misophonia. (Headphones/buds, etc give me ear infections). But I guess I'm a horrible human being because annoying/loud sounds tick me off?

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JJ
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess it's also about how aware the parents are. On a flight from Boston to Frankfurt I was "lucky" and had 2 newborn twins in my row, on left, one right. The parents were really nice, took care of their children, tried to calm them and said sorry after the first long screaming phase. While I cannot stand crying children (gives me severe headaches), I was fine because I felt like the parents tried their best. This is different from parents letting their children throw tantrums and kicking seats without trying to calm them or telling them to stop and apologizing to others. My parents flew regularly with me as a kid and if I had done something like that, you bet I was in big trouble.

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Carola Kristin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Recently had a flight from Adelaide to Quatar, and we couldn't take of because a little boy didn't want to stay on his seat with seatbelt in. Already waiting to take of and it took about 15 minutes and 4 flight attendants to get the dad to do sth about it. The screaming as well....

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Helen Waight
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If someone is needlessly delaying the flight I honestly believe they should be put off the plane. However, that tends to hold the flight up even more…so honestly I don’t know a solution.

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Helen Waight
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was travelling on a flight and the kid behind starts kicking my seat. I turn round, tell him to stop and get a ‘he’s bored would you rather he cry?’ from the child’s parents. Kid is still kicking the chair and they laugh and tell him he’s cute. I tell them it’s not funny and it hurts (I have bad spinal problems). They encourage him to kick more. It took me calling over a steward to tell them to stop before my back stopped being pummelled and I had the rest of the flight (a short 1 hour hop) having them hiss swear words at me that I’m pretty sure no kid should hear.

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James016
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The mother should be entertaining her child if he's bored. We brought so much stuff with us to entertain our son on the long flights we just did. In the end he wanted to hold his toy London Underground carriage which is a comforter for him. The only time he cried was during the overnight flight as he was over tired. Even then it wasn't for that long.

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Ivana Bašić
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want an adult flight, too, but then really adults, so none of the +18 people use their devices without headphones, nobody takes off their shoes or grooms themselves during the flight, everybody behaves. I don't actually even like kids that much, but I have to admit I've seen much worse behaviour from people who are adults in the technical sense of the word, but not socialised at all.

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Hubert Martin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol you don't want an adult flight. You want a flight of saints. In truth, that's the thing, isn't it? You can forgive a kid for being a kid. Much harder when a grown human thrashes around and screams like a child.

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James016
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not easy to calm down a child on a flight but letting them continue kicking the chair in front is definitely not on at all. That needs to be stopped asap. Though what's worse is the adult kicking the chair. This happened to my SIL at the weekend when we were flying back to the UK. 1st time she asked nicely to stop. Second time she let rip at him and then moved seats. Guy didn't say anything nor did he apologise.

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Shari Dubs
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a parent, I love this idea! I think it would be great to be on a flight with other families so I wouldn't feel so worried that my children wouldn't settle down for whatever reason. Everyone on board would know that children would also be on board prior to even purchasing their tickets.

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XenoMurph
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If everyone on a plane is not already aware of that, they have not been paying attention. Life is noisy and messy and smelly, just embrace it. I was on a long trip with a mate of mine, he has two daughters who are friends with my daughter. He likes it quiet, but they were 6ish years old and excited. So I suggested a competition to see who could scream the loudest, then who could make the most high pitched noise, then who could make a noise most like a seagull. We kept this up until we were sure we had broken his soul, and he joined in. The air stewards thought it was very funny. (just kidding we were in my car out in the country, not disturbing anyone else.)

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Pirates of Zen Pants
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once had a six-hour flight where the person behind me was a toddler who screamed and kicked the back of my chair for 90% of the flight. Mom was surly and totally wasted, and Dad's idea of engaging the toddler was to show him his phone and yell, "LOOK! IT'S ELMO! DO YOU SEE ELMO!?" over and over again. I asked to be moved, but the flight was full. I only got through the flight by stuffing earplugs in my ears and thinking, "They must be immersed in this raving hellscape every day."

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Dude
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would like theaters to have adult only screenings too!!!!!! Doesn't mean there won't be adults who act like children in the theater but, at least they won't be crying or screaming during the film.

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Ash Priebe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You'd think rated R movies would be a safe haven, but nope. We went to see Jackass Forever earlier this year and the couple directly behind us brought their BABY and a freaking 5 or 6 year old 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Gina Babe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in an airport waiting for a new flight after a cancellation. Normally, I could handle sitting next to a screaming child, even switch with someone because that's how little it bothers me. Today, they may be sacrificed to the air gods

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Cynthia Bonville
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most flights I've been on have been "ruined' by adults - like the logger who did a contact transfer of poison oak. The drunk on his way to a funeral (nasty). The numerous business men who think they deserve the armrest despite being smaller (shorter and minute) then myself. Hostile neighbors who the plane flight is for them alone. Babies have never ever been an issue, and if you can't talk to a 5 year old about kicking your chair maybe you need some guidance on boundaries.

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Stoopham McFernybabes
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am totally agreeing with you. Adults can be just ask annoying/horrible/triggering as children. Half of this whole site is stories about adults doing crappy things. I think people find it easier to categorise the “baby on a a flight” thing than they do adult situations. As someone said above, using public transport involves being with the public, whether that means squealy toddlers, old ladies talking about their cats, sexist farty middle aged men or a bachelorette party. You’ll get your space when you are in YOUR space again. But right now, you are in a small capsule full of people with their own emotional and practical baggage so let’s just all chill out and watch an Avengers movie and have some cranberry juice, ok?

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Victoria
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get it ... Babies cry. What's the excuse for a 10 year old kicking the back of my seat on a plane??

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Aisling Raye
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A few comments 1) everyone brings up the ear popping thing and that bugs me bc it's such an easy fix. Bring a binki for the littlest ones or hard candy to suck on for the older ones, sucking on something will help them "pop" their ears until they can learn to do it on their own. My family was big on taking trips and my parents did this with both my brother and I and it worked wonders. Never a problem. 2) for everyone saying to just deal with it - please understand that there are people who simply can't. I have severe PTSD and I bolt at any unexpected noise. There are people with ASD, people that suffer migraines, etc etc etc. other people exist. 3) Making child free flights available won't affect those traveling with children at all. It's just an option ffs. Being upset about there being an option for child free flight is like being upset that a burger joint gives you the option to buy a burger either with or without onions.

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Mama Penguin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Imagine being so entitled that you don't want to hear a baby expressing themselves" - sounds like an entitled parent who thinks their kid is a perfect angel, so poo to everyone else. The answer is I don't want to hear a kid crying for hours while stuck 35,000 ft. in the air. I was flying a red eye flight from Nevada to NY, which was nearly 5 hours. I was already exhausted because it was a work trip. A toddler right behind me was gracious enough to loudly wail for hours while occasionally kicking my seat. The older gentleman next to me was clearly annoyed, too. It took noise canceling headphones and heavy metal on loud volume to drown her cries.

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Mario Strada
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The crying there is little one can do about it. I traveled with my toddler daughter on many flight, some international, and she was always an angel, but I realize I was lucky that way. I would be understanding of a child that sick, scared or whatever. Chair kicking? Nope. That's unacceptable. Crying babies are a natural part of living in a society, but kids that keep kicking the seat in front are usually old enough to know better. If my daughter ever behaved like that, I would have brought bungee cords for the next flight.

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Thomas E S Thomas
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are "adults only" flights. We call them Business Class. You pay a little bit more for a BC seat, on a plane without Economy, and there will be no children or families on the flight.

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Boerenhond
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha! We flew with a baby (well a few months old or 1 year old, can't remember) and got a free upgrade to Business Class. He sat there chilling in that huge chair. Not once did he cry or make noise or misbehave. You could take him to a fancy restaurant when he was a baby and he would just sleep or sit in his chair on the table, looking around, chilling and you could calmly enjoy your meal and conversate.

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Daycare Attendant Sun
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't have children for a reason. I don't like them, and I never have. I never want to see children harmed or abused or anything like that, but I like to keep to myself. Loud, continuous sounds like crying, screaming, and people talking trigger my fight or flight response, and I have a panic attack. This is non-negotiable. I have autism. I can't help when something triggers me. Headphones only work but so much. I would love to have flights without children.

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Porpoisepower
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Part of the problem with very young kids, is that their ears are popping due to air pressure, and it's very loud, and they are in pain. Parents who bring small children on planes are basically tormenting them. And don't give me any other c**p about no other option, unless you are fleeing a country and/or the streets are on fire you don't NEED to fly. You might want to go on vacation to Hawaii, but you could just as easily drive a couple states away.

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Bender Bending Rodríguez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do understand that there are young couples with child/ren living in country not same as where their elderly parents/family live, right? Sometimes they just want to make it to their parents in other country to see them for one last time. It's not always vacation to Hawaii.

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Rider
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom, aunt, grandmother would have taken turns swatting us kids if we misbehaved on a flight. We were expect to sit properly in the seat, talk quietly, clean up after ourselves, and keep ourselves entertained (pre cell phones and portable movies). We read books or played cards. Wish I knew what happened to the magnetic cards and board, that thing was awesome for travel.

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aubergine10003
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back in 2019 I was on a flight from Lisbon to DC. A young couple sat down with a little girl who was about 18 months old. I was at the window, and the mom sat down with the kid on her lap in the middle. First of all, why couldn't the dad hold her on the aisle... and second of all, did they THINK about getting a seat for this fully mobile (and decent-sized) human? I immediately asked to switch seats but there weren't any. To the child's credit, she didn't cry much at all on the trip BUT she did kick me all the way across the Atlantic. I was so stressed and tired by the time I arrived. So yeah, I would LOVE the option of childfree flights and would definitely pay more for this.

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Scott Crowe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Imagine being so entitled you don't want to hear a baby expressing themselves" Imagine being such an entitled a*****e to think that the rest of us should suffer due to your failed birth-control.

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Vicki Stafford
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Let your child cry..." -- there speaks someone with no children. You have a foolproof way of calming a crying child? For goodness sake tell us. You could even sell it and make a fortune.

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Melissa Bellis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I flew from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA to Stockholm, Sweden alone with 4 children ages 5 months to 6 years. My dad travelled a lot for business so told me a little about what kind of things to expect. I had never flown before. I had a little backpack for each of the kids with a couple of toys each, damp wash cloths in sealable bowls and some candies they could chew on when we were going through major altitude changes. I was prepared to feed the baby if he showed discomfort with pressure changes. The kids' doctor gave us some Benadryl (prescription at the time) to help them to sleep on the airplane, which I never used. My kids never screamed or cried. They did fall asleep on their own during the 24 hours of travel time. We made it a game of enjoying the "fun ride" as my 6 year called it when approaching a landing. I think if parents prepare a little, they can fly with children successfully without disturbing all of the other passengers.

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Joan Crawford-Grant
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The child was five. I blame the parent. I have been traveling frequently with kids from a few months old with no issues. Do you know how disgusting it is to have someone kicking the back of your seat for 3 hours???? No training period!!!!

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Jus
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope, everyone has to behave and parents of the little shhits have to do their BEST to tame them. No one can complain when they really try. But those clearly doing nothing should be fined and banned for the future. A few sweet fines and they would try harder. No, no one entitled to filth the public space with anything, including noise and kicking. Take responsibility for your damn children.

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AW
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is tough, because hearing a child screaming crying is grating on the nerves, especially in a confined space where you can't get away, but then again, as a parent, this is magnified x1000 when it's your own child. You not only have to hear it and stay near it, you're dealing with the embarrassment, shame, anxiety, etc, knowing that you're disturbing those around you and sometimes can do little about it. Kids, esp babies, don't know how to adjust their ear pressure when it changes in a plane, this is a main cause of children crying in planes. However, the person posting didn't say anything negative about the parents, they just said they would pay more for peace and quiet (or what you'd expect on a child-free flight)

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Mistiekim
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would be nice, but the adults would just act like children and ruin that as well. For those talking about ear popping - obviously it won’t apply to very young babies - but my mom explained what would happen in simple terms and made sure I had gum to lessen the effects. And the best behaved kids I’ve seen are with the parents who actually engages with them. That makes such a big difference.

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censorshipsucks
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Small kids don't know about the pressure change and ear pop and struggle to implement the depressurisation things, so their ears hurt a LOT and they cry. It's quite natural. Fussing the whole flight just because you're a spoilt brat is a different story. There you raise it politely with the parent concerned. However, if it's because the child is actually suffering, as a parent I have empathy. The child is uncomfortable, and probably the parents are embarrassed and do not know what to do.

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Denise Indoung
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't why this idea is outrageous. She's not suggesting children be banned from flights, she suggesting the option of paying a premium price for a premium service. Frankly, I wouldn't pay for it. But if it was available, and someone is willing to pay for it, that's not entitled. Not anymore than being willing to pay extra for a first class seat is entitled. Entitled is when you think you should get what you want how you want it no matter how it affects anyone else and that you shouldn't have to pay anything for it.

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Geoffrey Hebel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would pay extra for a flight with no kids. I do not have kids so I should not have to pay a premium to listen to yours for several hours in an enclosed space

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Loreitta M Tuthill
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another option is a section of the plane designated to adults with children. With a partition similar what's between first class and coach. Just thinking.

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Ambry Petersen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a possibility that the child in question had mental issues. If that's the case maybe all these people complaining about thier own mental.problems should have a bit more compassion, at least for the kid. The Mother should have totally been awake doing what she could.

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Doctor Theopolis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They do have child-free flights. They're called charters, but they cost SO much money.

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Gabriel Gawrada
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had two siblings and we weren't even allowed in the grocery store unless we understood how to behave in public, much less a restaurant or movie theatre. If we misbehaved, it only happened once. It's called discipline and the mother is at fault here.

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Rosslyn Street
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would love to pay for a child-free flight, I dislike children that are crying and kicking seats but I hate the parents who don't do anything about it, I'm sorry but even if the mother is tired, she needs to take care and be responsible for her child, that's her obligation. I've seen a lot of parents who always make sure their kids behave during a flight or long trip, so there's no excuse

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Sunny Day
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A newborn crying doesn't annoy me. When they cry, they have a reason for it. Hungry, wet, clothing uncomfortable - whatever. And their parents are usually desperately trying to figure out what the problem is. What annoys me are the toddlers - say 10 months to 3 years. THEY scream just to hear themselves scream, or to force others to suffer because they are angry about something, anything. And their parents are more likely to ignore them and the angry glares they are getting.

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Loreitta M Tuthill
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why don't the airlines offer adult only flights one time every 24-48 hours,? I hate flying but I can empathize with the parents and others when a child is fussy in a small area: plane, restaurant, etc. So if someone wants adult only they can fly on that designated flight. Airlines could do a 6 month pilot (no pun intended) program and if it works out make it a more permanent option. Just a thought.

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Fergus Corgi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was on an early morning cross-country flight in America & the woman behind me decided to let her 2 small children marinate in their dirty diapers for the entire flight. The smell was intense. People were asking the flight attendants if the toilets had overflowed. One of the flight attendants felt so bad for the kids she actually asked the mother if she would like some assistance in changing her childrens' diapers. The mother told her to mind her own business. There was an intense yet low volume "discussion" between the two. I couldn't hear everything but it definitely seemed like the FA was implying the bigger issue was the health of the children. Eventually the FA took the diaper bag & one of the kids to the back. Then she returned & picked up the other child. When the FA gave the 2nd child & the diaper bag back to the mother she just returned to work without saying anything else. Everyone just watched on in shocked silence. WTF just happened?

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Tiffany Crews
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have been annoying to mom until she made her kid stop kicking my seat. I had the same thing happen to me back in 99 when I was flying from Japan to the US. I was on China Airlines and this kid was kicking my seat so hard it was bouncing me. After a couple of times addressing the mom - who apparently didn’t speak English - she got the hint and calmed the little crotch goblin down. I get a crying baby whose ears hurt. But the kicking of the seat - that’s a big no!! Especially for the mom to sleep while everyone else is disturbed around her.

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William Henley
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On my last flight, it was 9 hours and there was a baby like 3 rows behind me who cried the ENTIRE 9 HOURS. That said, it made me realize that I need to invest in noise cancelling headphones. As for children kicking your seat, maybe airlines should reserve a section of the plane for families (some trains in Europe do this) and only open those seats up to the general public when the plane starts getting full. Then don't let little ones sit outside of that area unless the plane fills up.

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Aura Espinosa
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a mom, I think airlines should offer adult only flights if people are willing to pay. For now it's public transportation and you never know what you're going to get. But I would have had to go MOMMY on Lil dude and take whatever comes with it. I would NOT accept that behavior especially the kicking of my seat.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So nobody here has ever been a crying kid or baby 🤣🤣 spare a thought for the poor mother or father who is desperately trying to calm a child that has already been marched left and right through an airport for hours before the flight. Kids cry, babies cry, whether it triggers your anxiety, triggers migraines, brings you out in a purple rash with polka dots...I'm afraid it's just part of life 🎶

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Chancey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The post said that the "poor mother" was sleeping through the entire flight.

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DC
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kicking a chair just isn't to happen to me. Bus, train, plane - no, no, no, no, no. Whatever it takes to stop it, I'll not hesitate a second to do.

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LynzCatastrophe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have mixed emotions. Yes I'd absolutely pay more for a child free flight, but so far I've been able to ignore children. I put on headphones and just start day dreaming. I know young children don't do well on flights, between the noise, ear popping, and being forced to sit still, it's not easy for the child and they don't have proper copping mechanisms yet. My problem has always come from parents. If you're trying your best, paying attention to your child and trying to calm them, I won't be mad, even if they're failing, they're at least trying. It's when they just lie back and let the kids do whatever without stepping in. Don't care if you thought this flight was a time to relax, look after your kid, the rest of the passengers are not babysitters.

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Mam cymraeg
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have no issues with this I have 3girls and they drive me potty they gave adult only hotels for extra you want to pay more for a child free experience and you've got the money good for you

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BluEyedSeoulite
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it is a baby or toddler crying, I get it's frustrating but unless you can afford a private jet, we're stuck. Now if you kid is 4+ and acting like a brat while you are ignoring them during a flight, you are an Ahole. Not awarding negative behavior with attention is a thing. That gets suspended on longer flights.

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lenka
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never had a flight ruined by a child nearly as much as I have had them ruined by entitled, rude adults. I've had kids kick my chair and I just turn around and ask them respectfully not kick and explain why. Treat them with respect and they tend to do the same. Yes, babies cry, but I'd rather listen to a baby crying than have a man spreading his arms and legs into my limited seat space which happens almost every time I am seated near a man. I flew Europe to Australia and internal last month and had man-spreaders on 5/6 flights (the 5th flight was a woman). Maybe they should have women only flights so I don't have to put up with man-spreading? ..... Obviously such a suggestion is ridiculous - almost as ridiculous and no children flights. How about we all get over ourselves and accept that air travel is both a luxury and a pain in proverbial and we just learn to be a little more tolerant and I don't... human?

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Bernd Herbert
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

noise canceling headphones are an absolute must-have on flights!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But not everyone can use headphones and earplugs due to ear infections being triggered by the humid conditions fostered by them.

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Jack mehoff
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Babies and dogs should incur a significant surcharge. I'd happily pay a little extra to know I wouldn't be bothered on my flight.

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Annie Steele
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not just kids, entitled adults who put their seat back need to be on the same flights as noisy brats ... I don't have kids because I don't like them, therefore I certainly don't want to listen to them whinging on a flight.

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Tabitha
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a kid on my flight get fed for almost the entire flight (Seattle to London) and by the last couple of hours he had a puke bag. His mom also got mad at her other kid for simply opening the window. I'm all for trying to keep your kid calm but maybe don't try feeding them junk food the entire time.

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Skylar Jaxx
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sharing public with the public. It's called controlling ur children.

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Patti Moreland
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have been on too many flights in the past with screaming children, people with poor hygiene, and just plain annoying people and kids. I don't have children and being in a confined space with all of the above made me realize how grateful I was to get to my destination and relax. I too have wished for an all adult flight, especially on 21 hour flights including a 2 hour layover. But then you have to be careful what you wish for. Although a total family flight would be an interesting experiment lol. Happy flying.

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Alex Travous
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or they could just make a sound proof day care in the back of all planes.

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Yveen Segura
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have never been on a airplane, but I have used public transportation and I am the type of person that will not hesitate to be rude or disrespectful towards a child that’s kicking my seat when I’m trying to get a bit of sleep. On more than one occasion my companions have had to intervene to prevent arguing between myself and the parents. Noise canceling headphones do not eliminate the feeling of your seat being kicked. Therefore I wouldn’t hesitate to save up money for a plane ride if it meant I could both see the world and not have to deal with crotch goblins to and from my destination.

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TrippyBanana
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At one time in my life I thought of an airline where the cabins weren't separated by class, but by age. So up near the cockpit would be your adults only 18+, originally business would be for your families with kids ages 8 to 17, and then thr back of the plane would be your younger kids and families with infants. I even thought of having special planes that were for families only and adults only. It sounded like a great idea.

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Id row
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I honestly would pay at least 25% more per ticket to insure I wouldn't have to deal with a screaming or kicking child. Yes, I'm a 50 y/o woman. No, your kid can't play with my switch. It's mine, goddammit. Get one for your kid if they're so entitled to one you're demanding them from strangers. I really wish there was a way to license people to have kids. A Minority Report kind of deal where they can see what kind of parent someone will be before allowing them to reproduce.

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AliJanx
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they sit near enough, I usually makes faces at the kid to divert their attention. Works a lot of the time.

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NOLAHusker
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I fly 1-2 round trips per week, each usually comprised of two flights in each direction, so 4-8 flights per week. I encounter babies/small children maybe once a week and they are usually pretty well behaved except on the final approach (I'm assuming because of ears not popping). I understand someone not wanting to be on a flight with small children, but there are a couple of issues with this concept: 1. Other than flights to Orlando or Los Angeles, which always have loads of kids (Disney), I doubt there would be much demand; 2. Everyone had to deal with your a*s when you were a kid. The least you can do is do the same for other people's kids. Get off your high horse.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm never fond of kids and loathe toddlers but it is the parents that blame. A kid is a blank sheet of paper. You can make an angel out of them or the reverse. Sadly, parents these days worship the ground that their kids walk on. They don't think that giving in too much can turn their kids into tyrants.

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Blobban
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What would the age cutoff be? And large families? A plane with even more crying babies would suck.

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Charlie does cartwheels
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just copying a reply I shared below so that it doesn’t get buried. Before judging, it would be good to remember that not every parent and child/ family are on their way to Disney. And it could be that the flight they are on with you is one of several to reach their destination. Last year I had to travel across the planet alone with my three year old in a mad rush to have time with my Mom before she died of brain cancer. I was a frazzled, emotional wreck (especially after having to get government approval from my home country and the country we were travelling to just to go see my Mom because of Covid flight bans) but had to stay strong and keep my daughter happy and entertained during our 42 hour, multiple flight journey each way. I did my best and we mostly managed, but there were definitely times during our journey where she, or I, or both of us, had reached our limit. I was HYPER aware of other passengers, as I think most parents are. Sometimes you are just trying to survive

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XenoMurph
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing worse than being stressed yourself, and having other people increase the stress by being intolerant. Had a similar experience myself, hope you made it in time.

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Samantha Shaw
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the girl actually would have had the money to to pay up not to deal with the unruly imperfect public she should have at least paid for 1st class or business class something more private nicer more leg room and more luxury. Something tells me she probably used her frequent flyer miles to pay for this flight or her parents someone else paid for her flight Since it's only a 3 hour flight how terrible could it have been,? If it was that bad the kid kicking the seat the entire time she should have said something to the parent and or the flight attendants. Another dumb blond post

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K80.127
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want an adult only flights! That way the rude MFers that berate parents who are trying and are mean to kids (whether they are misbehaving or not) aren't ever on my flight! P.S. in general, I don't like other people's kids, but I really can't stand an adult bully. The "child-less/child-free" crowd generally will bully kids if they are annoyed at them acting like kids! Instead of making a bull c**p video, turn your dumb face around and say something! Damn! It's not hard! (Bonus! It would have made you look like less of an AH)

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Maria Batsouri
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I hear a baby cry I feel anxious not annoyed. Be nice to each other.

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Natalie Toublanc
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're not going to forbid kids on planes just because one behave badly...

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You know what? All y'all have to grow the f**k up. Children are people. They get on plane sometime. They are noisy sometime. And yes you are a horrible person because annoying sounds tick you off. Get a pair of f*****g sound cancelling earphones that you put over your ears and shut the f**k up.

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I would advise that ‘adults only’ advocates get 0 taxes spent on them by anyone who is more than 15 years younger than they are. I would also advise that they are to be served only by persons who are max 15 years younger than they are, at all times. If, at age 90 for example, they require a doctor, they can go find themselves a 75y old one.

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Well, she could just you know... try and help the mother with the child? Like help her distract the baby and learn that there are other people in the world besides her? But I guess that's just asking too much of her...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Imagine being so entitled you don't want to hear a baby expressing themselves" - excuse me? It's a loud, annoying sound. I don't have kids and would pay a lot of money to go to child free establishments also. I really hate the sounds of a baby and it triggers terrible mental issues for me, besides my suffering from misophonia. (Headphones/buds, etc give me ear infections). But I guess I'm a horrible human being because annoying/loud sounds tick me off?

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JJ
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess it's also about how aware the parents are. On a flight from Boston to Frankfurt I was "lucky" and had 2 newborn twins in my row, on left, one right. The parents were really nice, took care of their children, tried to calm them and said sorry after the first long screaming phase. While I cannot stand crying children (gives me severe headaches), I was fine because I felt like the parents tried their best. This is different from parents letting their children throw tantrums and kicking seats without trying to calm them or telling them to stop and apologizing to others. My parents flew regularly with me as a kid and if I had done something like that, you bet I was in big trouble.

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Carola Kristin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Recently had a flight from Adelaide to Quatar, and we couldn't take of because a little boy didn't want to stay on his seat with seatbelt in. Already waiting to take of and it took about 15 minutes and 4 flight attendants to get the dad to do sth about it. The screaming as well....

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Helen Waight
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If someone is needlessly delaying the flight I honestly believe they should be put off the plane. However, that tends to hold the flight up even more…so honestly I don’t know a solution.

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Helen Waight
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was travelling on a flight and the kid behind starts kicking my seat. I turn round, tell him to stop and get a ‘he’s bored would you rather he cry?’ from the child’s parents. Kid is still kicking the chair and they laugh and tell him he’s cute. I tell them it’s not funny and it hurts (I have bad spinal problems). They encourage him to kick more. It took me calling over a steward to tell them to stop before my back stopped being pummelled and I had the rest of the flight (a short 1 hour hop) having them hiss swear words at me that I’m pretty sure no kid should hear.

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James016
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The mother should be entertaining her child if he's bored. We brought so much stuff with us to entertain our son on the long flights we just did. In the end he wanted to hold his toy London Underground carriage which is a comforter for him. The only time he cried was during the overnight flight as he was over tired. Even then it wasn't for that long.

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Ivana Bašić
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want an adult flight, too, but then really adults, so none of the +18 people use their devices without headphones, nobody takes off their shoes or grooms themselves during the flight, everybody behaves. I don't actually even like kids that much, but I have to admit I've seen much worse behaviour from people who are adults in the technical sense of the word, but not socialised at all.

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Hubert Martin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol you don't want an adult flight. You want a flight of saints. In truth, that's the thing, isn't it? You can forgive a kid for being a kid. Much harder when a grown human thrashes around and screams like a child.

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James016
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not easy to calm down a child on a flight but letting them continue kicking the chair in front is definitely not on at all. That needs to be stopped asap. Though what's worse is the adult kicking the chair. This happened to my SIL at the weekend when we were flying back to the UK. 1st time she asked nicely to stop. Second time she let rip at him and then moved seats. Guy didn't say anything nor did he apologise.

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Shari Dubs
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a parent, I love this idea! I think it would be great to be on a flight with other families so I wouldn't feel so worried that my children wouldn't settle down for whatever reason. Everyone on board would know that children would also be on board prior to even purchasing their tickets.

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XenoMurph
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If everyone on a plane is not already aware of that, they have not been paying attention. Life is noisy and messy and smelly, just embrace it. I was on a long trip with a mate of mine, he has two daughters who are friends with my daughter. He likes it quiet, but they were 6ish years old and excited. So I suggested a competition to see who could scream the loudest, then who could make the most high pitched noise, then who could make a noise most like a seagull. We kept this up until we were sure we had broken his soul, and he joined in. The air stewards thought it was very funny. (just kidding we were in my car out in the country, not disturbing anyone else.)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once had a six-hour flight where the person behind me was a toddler who screamed and kicked the back of my chair for 90% of the flight. Mom was surly and totally wasted, and Dad's idea of engaging the toddler was to show him his phone and yell, "LOOK! IT'S ELMO! DO YOU SEE ELMO!?" over and over again. I asked to be moved, but the flight was full. I only got through the flight by stuffing earplugs in my ears and thinking, "They must be immersed in this raving hellscape every day."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would like theaters to have adult only screenings too!!!!!! Doesn't mean there won't be adults who act like children in the theater but, at least they won't be crying or screaming during the film.

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Ash Priebe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You'd think rated R movies would be a safe haven, but nope. We went to see Jackass Forever earlier this year and the couple directly behind us brought their BABY and a freaking 5 or 6 year old 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Gina Babe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in an airport waiting for a new flight after a cancellation. Normally, I could handle sitting next to a screaming child, even switch with someone because that's how little it bothers me. Today, they may be sacrificed to the air gods

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Cynthia Bonville
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most flights I've been on have been "ruined' by adults - like the logger who did a contact transfer of poison oak. The drunk on his way to a funeral (nasty). The numerous business men who think they deserve the armrest despite being smaller (shorter and minute) then myself. Hostile neighbors who the plane flight is for them alone. Babies have never ever been an issue, and if you can't talk to a 5 year old about kicking your chair maybe you need some guidance on boundaries.

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Stoopham McFernybabes
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am totally agreeing with you. Adults can be just ask annoying/horrible/triggering as children. Half of this whole site is stories about adults doing crappy things. I think people find it easier to categorise the “baby on a a flight” thing than they do adult situations. As someone said above, using public transport involves being with the public, whether that means squealy toddlers, old ladies talking about their cats, sexist farty middle aged men or a bachelorette party. You’ll get your space when you are in YOUR space again. But right now, you are in a small capsule full of people with their own emotional and practical baggage so let’s just all chill out and watch an Avengers movie and have some cranberry juice, ok?

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Victoria
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get it ... Babies cry. What's the excuse for a 10 year old kicking the back of my seat on a plane??

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Aisling Raye
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A few comments 1) everyone brings up the ear popping thing and that bugs me bc it's such an easy fix. Bring a binki for the littlest ones or hard candy to suck on for the older ones, sucking on something will help them "pop" their ears until they can learn to do it on their own. My family was big on taking trips and my parents did this with both my brother and I and it worked wonders. Never a problem. 2) for everyone saying to just deal with it - please understand that there are people who simply can't. I have severe PTSD and I bolt at any unexpected noise. There are people with ASD, people that suffer migraines, etc etc etc. other people exist. 3) Making child free flights available won't affect those traveling with children at all. It's just an option ffs. Being upset about there being an option for child free flight is like being upset that a burger joint gives you the option to buy a burger either with or without onions.

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Mama Penguin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Imagine being so entitled that you don't want to hear a baby expressing themselves" - sounds like an entitled parent who thinks their kid is a perfect angel, so poo to everyone else. The answer is I don't want to hear a kid crying for hours while stuck 35,000 ft. in the air. I was flying a red eye flight from Nevada to NY, which was nearly 5 hours. I was already exhausted because it was a work trip. A toddler right behind me was gracious enough to loudly wail for hours while occasionally kicking my seat. The older gentleman next to me was clearly annoyed, too. It took noise canceling headphones and heavy metal on loud volume to drown her cries.

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Mario Strada
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The crying there is little one can do about it. I traveled with my toddler daughter on many flight, some international, and she was always an angel, but I realize I was lucky that way. I would be understanding of a child that sick, scared or whatever. Chair kicking? Nope. That's unacceptable. Crying babies are a natural part of living in a society, but kids that keep kicking the seat in front are usually old enough to know better. If my daughter ever behaved like that, I would have brought bungee cords for the next flight.

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Thomas E S Thomas
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are "adults only" flights. We call them Business Class. You pay a little bit more for a BC seat, on a plane without Economy, and there will be no children or families on the flight.

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Boerenhond
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha! We flew with a baby (well a few months old or 1 year old, can't remember) and got a free upgrade to Business Class. He sat there chilling in that huge chair. Not once did he cry or make noise or misbehave. You could take him to a fancy restaurant when he was a baby and he would just sleep or sit in his chair on the table, looking around, chilling and you could calmly enjoy your meal and conversate.

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Daycare Attendant Sun
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't have children for a reason. I don't like them, and I never have. I never want to see children harmed or abused or anything like that, but I like to keep to myself. Loud, continuous sounds like crying, screaming, and people talking trigger my fight or flight response, and I have a panic attack. This is non-negotiable. I have autism. I can't help when something triggers me. Headphones only work but so much. I would love to have flights without children.

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Porpoisepower
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Part of the problem with very young kids, is that their ears are popping due to air pressure, and it's very loud, and they are in pain. Parents who bring small children on planes are basically tormenting them. And don't give me any other c**p about no other option, unless you are fleeing a country and/or the streets are on fire you don't NEED to fly. You might want to go on vacation to Hawaii, but you could just as easily drive a couple states away.

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Bender Bending Rodríguez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do understand that there are young couples with child/ren living in country not same as where their elderly parents/family live, right? Sometimes they just want to make it to their parents in other country to see them for one last time. It's not always vacation to Hawaii.

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Rider
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom, aunt, grandmother would have taken turns swatting us kids if we misbehaved on a flight. We were expect to sit properly in the seat, talk quietly, clean up after ourselves, and keep ourselves entertained (pre cell phones and portable movies). We read books or played cards. Wish I knew what happened to the magnetic cards and board, that thing was awesome for travel.

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aubergine10003
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back in 2019 I was on a flight from Lisbon to DC. A young couple sat down with a little girl who was about 18 months old. I was at the window, and the mom sat down with the kid on her lap in the middle. First of all, why couldn't the dad hold her on the aisle... and second of all, did they THINK about getting a seat for this fully mobile (and decent-sized) human? I immediately asked to switch seats but there weren't any. To the child's credit, she didn't cry much at all on the trip BUT she did kick me all the way across the Atlantic. I was so stressed and tired by the time I arrived. So yeah, I would LOVE the option of childfree flights and would definitely pay more for this.

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Scott Crowe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Imagine being so entitled you don't want to hear a baby expressing themselves" Imagine being such an entitled a*****e to think that the rest of us should suffer due to your failed birth-control.

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Vicki Stafford
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Let your child cry..." -- there speaks someone with no children. You have a foolproof way of calming a crying child? For goodness sake tell us. You could even sell it and make a fortune.

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Melissa Bellis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I flew from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA to Stockholm, Sweden alone with 4 children ages 5 months to 6 years. My dad travelled a lot for business so told me a little about what kind of things to expect. I had never flown before. I had a little backpack for each of the kids with a couple of toys each, damp wash cloths in sealable bowls and some candies they could chew on when we were going through major altitude changes. I was prepared to feed the baby if he showed discomfort with pressure changes. The kids' doctor gave us some Benadryl (prescription at the time) to help them to sleep on the airplane, which I never used. My kids never screamed or cried. They did fall asleep on their own during the 24 hours of travel time. We made it a game of enjoying the "fun ride" as my 6 year called it when approaching a landing. I think if parents prepare a little, they can fly with children successfully without disturbing all of the other passengers.

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Joan Crawford-Grant
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The child was five. I blame the parent. I have been traveling frequently with kids from a few months old with no issues. Do you know how disgusting it is to have someone kicking the back of your seat for 3 hours???? No training period!!!!

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Jus
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope, everyone has to behave and parents of the little shhits have to do their BEST to tame them. No one can complain when they really try. But those clearly doing nothing should be fined and banned for the future. A few sweet fines and they would try harder. No, no one entitled to filth the public space with anything, including noise and kicking. Take responsibility for your damn children.

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AW
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is tough, because hearing a child screaming crying is grating on the nerves, especially in a confined space where you can't get away, but then again, as a parent, this is magnified x1000 when it's your own child. You not only have to hear it and stay near it, you're dealing with the embarrassment, shame, anxiety, etc, knowing that you're disturbing those around you and sometimes can do little about it. Kids, esp babies, don't know how to adjust their ear pressure when it changes in a plane, this is a main cause of children crying in planes. However, the person posting didn't say anything negative about the parents, they just said they would pay more for peace and quiet (or what you'd expect on a child-free flight)

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Mistiekim
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would be nice, but the adults would just act like children and ruin that as well. For those talking about ear popping - obviously it won’t apply to very young babies - but my mom explained what would happen in simple terms and made sure I had gum to lessen the effects. And the best behaved kids I’ve seen are with the parents who actually engages with them. That makes such a big difference.

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censorshipsucks
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Small kids don't know about the pressure change and ear pop and struggle to implement the depressurisation things, so their ears hurt a LOT and they cry. It's quite natural. Fussing the whole flight just because you're a spoilt brat is a different story. There you raise it politely with the parent concerned. However, if it's because the child is actually suffering, as a parent I have empathy. The child is uncomfortable, and probably the parents are embarrassed and do not know what to do.

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Denise Indoung
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't why this idea is outrageous. She's not suggesting children be banned from flights, she suggesting the option of paying a premium price for a premium service. Frankly, I wouldn't pay for it. But if it was available, and someone is willing to pay for it, that's not entitled. Not anymore than being willing to pay extra for a first class seat is entitled. Entitled is when you think you should get what you want how you want it no matter how it affects anyone else and that you shouldn't have to pay anything for it.

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Geoffrey Hebel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would pay extra for a flight with no kids. I do not have kids so I should not have to pay a premium to listen to yours for several hours in an enclosed space

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Loreitta M Tuthill
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another option is a section of the plane designated to adults with children. With a partition similar what's between first class and coach. Just thinking.

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Ambry Petersen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a possibility that the child in question had mental issues. If that's the case maybe all these people complaining about thier own mental.problems should have a bit more compassion, at least for the kid. The Mother should have totally been awake doing what she could.

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Doctor Theopolis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They do have child-free flights. They're called charters, but they cost SO much money.

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Gabriel Gawrada
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had two siblings and we weren't even allowed in the grocery store unless we understood how to behave in public, much less a restaurant or movie theatre. If we misbehaved, it only happened once. It's called discipline and the mother is at fault here.

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Rosslyn Street
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would love to pay for a child-free flight, I dislike children that are crying and kicking seats but I hate the parents who don't do anything about it, I'm sorry but even if the mother is tired, she needs to take care and be responsible for her child, that's her obligation. I've seen a lot of parents who always make sure their kids behave during a flight or long trip, so there's no excuse

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Sunny Day
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A newborn crying doesn't annoy me. When they cry, they have a reason for it. Hungry, wet, clothing uncomfortable - whatever. And their parents are usually desperately trying to figure out what the problem is. What annoys me are the toddlers - say 10 months to 3 years. THEY scream just to hear themselves scream, or to force others to suffer because they are angry about something, anything. And their parents are more likely to ignore them and the angry glares they are getting.

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Loreitta M Tuthill
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why don't the airlines offer adult only flights one time every 24-48 hours,? I hate flying but I can empathize with the parents and others when a child is fussy in a small area: plane, restaurant, etc. So if someone wants adult only they can fly on that designated flight. Airlines could do a 6 month pilot (no pun intended) program and if it works out make it a more permanent option. Just a thought.

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Fergus Corgi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was on an early morning cross-country flight in America & the woman behind me decided to let her 2 small children marinate in their dirty diapers for the entire flight. The smell was intense. People were asking the flight attendants if the toilets had overflowed. One of the flight attendants felt so bad for the kids she actually asked the mother if she would like some assistance in changing her childrens' diapers. The mother told her to mind her own business. There was an intense yet low volume "discussion" between the two. I couldn't hear everything but it definitely seemed like the FA was implying the bigger issue was the health of the children. Eventually the FA took the diaper bag & one of the kids to the back. Then she returned & picked up the other child. When the FA gave the 2nd child & the diaper bag back to the mother she just returned to work without saying anything else. Everyone just watched on in shocked silence. WTF just happened?

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Tiffany Crews
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have been annoying to mom until she made her kid stop kicking my seat. I had the same thing happen to me back in 99 when I was flying from Japan to the US. I was on China Airlines and this kid was kicking my seat so hard it was bouncing me. After a couple of times addressing the mom - who apparently didn’t speak English - she got the hint and calmed the little crotch goblin down. I get a crying baby whose ears hurt. But the kicking of the seat - that’s a big no!! Especially for the mom to sleep while everyone else is disturbed around her.

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William Henley
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On my last flight, it was 9 hours and there was a baby like 3 rows behind me who cried the ENTIRE 9 HOURS. That said, it made me realize that I need to invest in noise cancelling headphones. As for children kicking your seat, maybe airlines should reserve a section of the plane for families (some trains in Europe do this) and only open those seats up to the general public when the plane starts getting full. Then don't let little ones sit outside of that area unless the plane fills up.

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Aura Espinosa
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a mom, I think airlines should offer adult only flights if people are willing to pay. For now it's public transportation and you never know what you're going to get. But I would have had to go MOMMY on Lil dude and take whatever comes with it. I would NOT accept that behavior especially the kicking of my seat.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So nobody here has ever been a crying kid or baby 🤣🤣 spare a thought for the poor mother or father who is desperately trying to calm a child that has already been marched left and right through an airport for hours before the flight. Kids cry, babies cry, whether it triggers your anxiety, triggers migraines, brings you out in a purple rash with polka dots...I'm afraid it's just part of life 🎶

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Chancey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The post said that the "poor mother" was sleeping through the entire flight.

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DC
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kicking a chair just isn't to happen to me. Bus, train, plane - no, no, no, no, no. Whatever it takes to stop it, I'll not hesitate a second to do.

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LynzCatastrophe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have mixed emotions. Yes I'd absolutely pay more for a child free flight, but so far I've been able to ignore children. I put on headphones and just start day dreaming. I know young children don't do well on flights, between the noise, ear popping, and being forced to sit still, it's not easy for the child and they don't have proper copping mechanisms yet. My problem has always come from parents. If you're trying your best, paying attention to your child and trying to calm them, I won't be mad, even if they're failing, they're at least trying. It's when they just lie back and let the kids do whatever without stepping in. Don't care if you thought this flight was a time to relax, look after your kid, the rest of the passengers are not babysitters.

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Mam cymraeg
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have no issues with this I have 3girls and they drive me potty they gave adult only hotels for extra you want to pay more for a child free experience and you've got the money good for you

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BluEyedSeoulite
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it is a baby or toddler crying, I get it's frustrating but unless you can afford a private jet, we're stuck. Now if you kid is 4+ and acting like a brat while you are ignoring them during a flight, you are an Ahole. Not awarding negative behavior with attention is a thing. That gets suspended on longer flights.

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lenka
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never had a flight ruined by a child nearly as much as I have had them ruined by entitled, rude adults. I've had kids kick my chair and I just turn around and ask them respectfully not kick and explain why. Treat them with respect and they tend to do the same. Yes, babies cry, but I'd rather listen to a baby crying than have a man spreading his arms and legs into my limited seat space which happens almost every time I am seated near a man. I flew Europe to Australia and internal last month and had man-spreaders on 5/6 flights (the 5th flight was a woman). Maybe they should have women only flights so I don't have to put up with man-spreading? ..... Obviously such a suggestion is ridiculous - almost as ridiculous and no children flights. How about we all get over ourselves and accept that air travel is both a luxury and a pain in proverbial and we just learn to be a little more tolerant and I don't... human?

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Bernd Herbert
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

noise canceling headphones are an absolute must-have on flights!

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ICE
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But not everyone can use headphones and earplugs due to ear infections being triggered by the humid conditions fostered by them.

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Jack mehoff
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Babies and dogs should incur a significant surcharge. I'd happily pay a little extra to know I wouldn't be bothered on my flight.

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Annie Steele
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not just kids, entitled adults who put their seat back need to be on the same flights as noisy brats ... I don't have kids because I don't like them, therefore I certainly don't want to listen to them whinging on a flight.

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Tabitha
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a kid on my flight get fed for almost the entire flight (Seattle to London) and by the last couple of hours he had a puke bag. His mom also got mad at her other kid for simply opening the window. I'm all for trying to keep your kid calm but maybe don't try feeding them junk food the entire time.

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Skylar Jaxx
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sharing public with the public. It's called controlling ur children.

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Patti Moreland
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have been on too many flights in the past with screaming children, people with poor hygiene, and just plain annoying people and kids. I don't have children and being in a confined space with all of the above made me realize how grateful I was to get to my destination and relax. I too have wished for an all adult flight, especially on 21 hour flights including a 2 hour layover. But then you have to be careful what you wish for. Although a total family flight would be an interesting experiment lol. Happy flying.

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Alex Travous
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or they could just make a sound proof day care in the back of all planes.

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Yveen Segura
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have never been on a airplane, but I have used public transportation and I am the type of person that will not hesitate to be rude or disrespectful towards a child that’s kicking my seat when I’m trying to get a bit of sleep. On more than one occasion my companions have had to intervene to prevent arguing between myself and the parents. Noise canceling headphones do not eliminate the feeling of your seat being kicked. Therefore I wouldn’t hesitate to save up money for a plane ride if it meant I could both see the world and not have to deal with crotch goblins to and from my destination.

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TrippyBanana
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At one time in my life I thought of an airline where the cabins weren't separated by class, but by age. So up near the cockpit would be your adults only 18+, originally business would be for your families with kids ages 8 to 17, and then thr back of the plane would be your younger kids and families with infants. I even thought of having special planes that were for families only and adults only. It sounded like a great idea.

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Id row
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I honestly would pay at least 25% more per ticket to insure I wouldn't have to deal with a screaming or kicking child. Yes, I'm a 50 y/o woman. No, your kid can't play with my switch. It's mine, goddammit. Get one for your kid if they're so entitled to one you're demanding them from strangers. I really wish there was a way to license people to have kids. A Minority Report kind of deal where they can see what kind of parent someone will be before allowing them to reproduce.

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AliJanx
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they sit near enough, I usually makes faces at the kid to divert their attention. Works a lot of the time.

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NOLAHusker
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I fly 1-2 round trips per week, each usually comprised of two flights in each direction, so 4-8 flights per week. I encounter babies/small children maybe once a week and they are usually pretty well behaved except on the final approach (I'm assuming because of ears not popping). I understand someone not wanting to be on a flight with small children, but there are a couple of issues with this concept: 1. Other than flights to Orlando or Los Angeles, which always have loads of kids (Disney), I doubt there would be much demand; 2. Everyone had to deal with your a*s when you were a kid. The least you can do is do the same for other people's kids. Get off your high horse.

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MadamGreenIce
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm never fond of kids and loathe toddlers but it is the parents that blame. A kid is a blank sheet of paper. You can make an angel out of them or the reverse. Sadly, parents these days worship the ground that their kids walk on. They don't think that giving in too much can turn their kids into tyrants.

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Blobban
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What would the age cutoff be? And large families? A plane with even more crying babies would suck.

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Charlie does cartwheels
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just copying a reply I shared below so that it doesn’t get buried. Before judging, it would be good to remember that not every parent and child/ family are on their way to Disney. And it could be that the flight they are on with you is one of several to reach their destination. Last year I had to travel across the planet alone with my three year old in a mad rush to have time with my Mom before she died of brain cancer. I was a frazzled, emotional wreck (especially after having to get government approval from my home country and the country we were travelling to just to go see my Mom because of Covid flight bans) but had to stay strong and keep my daughter happy and entertained during our 42 hour, multiple flight journey each way. I did my best and we mostly managed, but there were definitely times during our journey where she, or I, or both of us, had reached our limit. I was HYPER aware of other passengers, as I think most parents are. Sometimes you are just trying to survive

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XenoMurph
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing worse than being stressed yourself, and having other people increase the stress by being intolerant. Had a similar experience myself, hope you made it in time.

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Samantha Shaw
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the girl actually would have had the money to to pay up not to deal with the unruly imperfect public she should have at least paid for 1st class or business class something more private nicer more leg room and more luxury. Something tells me she probably used her frequent flyer miles to pay for this flight or her parents someone else paid for her flight Since it's only a 3 hour flight how terrible could it have been,? If it was that bad the kid kicking the seat the entire time she should have said something to the parent and or the flight attendants. Another dumb blond post

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K80.127
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want an adult only flights! That way the rude MFers that berate parents who are trying and are mean to kids (whether they are misbehaving or not) aren't ever on my flight! P.S. in general, I don't like other people's kids, but I really can't stand an adult bully. The "child-less/child-free" crowd generally will bully kids if they are annoyed at them acting like kids! Instead of making a bull c**p video, turn your dumb face around and say something! Damn! It's not hard! (Bonus! It would have made you look like less of an AH)

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Maria Batsouri
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I hear a baby cry I feel anxious not annoyed. Be nice to each other.

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Natalie Toublanc
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're not going to forbid kids on planes just because one behave badly...

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Elaine Morinelli
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You know what? All y'all have to grow the f**k up. Children are people. They get on plane sometime. They are noisy sometime. And yes you are a horrible person because annoying sounds tick you off. Get a pair of f*****g sound cancelling earphones that you put over your ears and shut the f**k up.

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Tatjana P
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I would advise that ‘adults only’ advocates get 0 taxes spent on them by anyone who is more than 15 years younger than they are. I would also advise that they are to be served only by persons who are max 15 years younger than they are, at all times. If, at age 90 for example, they require a doctor, they can go find themselves a 75y old one.

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Leopoldo Pisanello
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Well, she could just you know... try and help the mother with the child? Like help her distract the baby and learn that there are other people in the world besides her? But I guess that's just asking too much of her...

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