Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! Wedding? While fellow mom and journalist Emma Taylor called the idea "discriminatory," a number of parents (and presumably frequent flyers) took to Twitter to weigh in on the #childfreeflights debate.
I think it's fair to say the majority of people want to fly without having to put up with a screaming baby. This stewardess who is too busy modeling to give out the food. People travel because they need to. It's easier on both the parents and the babies. They don't remember anything anyway. Think about the poor parent whose doing EVERYTHING possible to console the baby. Just like they cry in restaurants at the moment it is most embarrassing for their parents who are trying to have a pleasant meal. They walked up and told us they had twins as well and offered to hold them for us while my husband and I got settled. 7. "Should babies be banned from planes?" 'Baby apartheid': Should kids be banned from public places? Should Babies Be Banned From First Class?
Thinkstock. Should lap babies be banned on planes? In short, I believe there is absolutely no reason anyone should have to fly with a baby. Parents have the right, but also the responsibility: Parents and kids have the same "right to travel" as everyone else, says CFagan at … If you ban babies, Who else is next? She explains,“Most airplanes cater to adults by providing entertainment like magazines and movies. Aircrafts aren't going to compromise by banning babies because a they're too loud for you. We were all babies. Big deal, get over it. I remember i took the red eye yrs ago on a 5.5 hr trip and aome kid was screaming. But we should be able to board an age-restricted flight in exchange for a (maybe 20-30%) premium on the ticket. We should have the right not to have to sit near a baby when we didn't sign up for it.
Get a babysitter! Equally, I’d take a child on an on-time flight over a child-free delayed on any day.”“I remember being on a flight when our daughter was three months old, a loud, drunk passenger disturbed the entire cabin for most of the flight while multiple babies onboard barely made a peep. If screaming children are an annoyance to you, you might aswell never leave your house. I may have to bring my kids sometimes, seems limiting. Live. And if a parent wants to move far away they should not have to wait until the baby gets older to do so.If you don't like it then don't go on planes. Tell us in the comments! Babies, toddlers, kids, and teenagers are the future. She did this with all her babies and it helped with the pressure in their ears.• Does the flight work well (as much as possible) with their little one’s routine?Travel lover, Francesca Lormeus, is in favour of flying with children. We all have to put up with each other. Air carrier, Jetstar, even went as far as When these controversial views are aired, they are immediately rebuffed by people on the other side of the spectrum, saying that children of all ages have every right to be on a plane.Airlines like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have been keen to make it known that they support both adults and children. (Except Malaysia Air, which has banned infants from its first class. ) Anyone under 18, including babies and tots should be seen and heard at all times!Quite possibly, the dumbest shit I’ve ever read. Sometimes people have to take their babies somewhere (moving, Family visits, Medical emergencies). Really shocked at the ignorance of many people agreeing with Mother of a toddler and we fly often (parents on both sides of US). They'd be a lot happier being babysat at home. You cant just assume that all babies are only on flights that leave or enter a new country.I've sat next to parents with babies that weren't crying and those who had young children rampaging up and down aisles. Published September 27, 2012 Updated September 27, 2012 . However – often – there are no gadgets appealing to children such as games, kid-friendly age-appropriate colorful books, children themed movies and toys.”At the heart of this debate is not whether babies should be restricted from planes – that would simplify the topic entirely.On one hand, we can empathize with disgruntled travellers because they believe that the minute they leave their homes to embark on their trip their relaxation should start. So I'm not saying babies should be banned from all flights. But the majority of flights should be baby-free. I agree, people should refrain from taking babies on planes if they can but I don't think they should be deprived of the right to travel on a plane. Family visits are overrated (and quite unnecessary in the smartphone age anyway). Family visits can wait unless a relative is dying. hsangree@sacbee.com. Parents are doing the best they can. That instantly calmed our nerves and the flight was beyond smooth from there.”Like many parents who bring babies and toddlers on planes, Her travel advice for families flying with kids is to take quiet activities that will occupy them. No, we can't illegalize babies going on flights. And while perhaps you have the right to bring your kids along with you, you do not have the right to ruin the experience of those around you.”Pick up tips, tricks and good vibes from fellow travelers.For some, the problem lies with the adults who don’t want to adjust their travel or lifestyle now that they are parents.
Are we going to start making baby kennels for families taking flights? Zosia Bielski. even my headphones couldn't mask the annoying wailing ?
It feels as if nobody has ever heard of babysitters. ... and their CEO gleefully tweeted about the ban last year.