It may not be politically correct, but who has never prayed not to have a baby on board a plane, especially during a long haul? It must be said that the almost inevitable cries and cries of infants can transform these long hours of flight into hell in the clouds. One company found a solution for other travelers.
Who has never dreaded this moment? You sit quietly on the plane, you buckle your seat belt, and suddenly… an infant behind you starts crying, sometimes for the entire duration of the flight. A nightmare for some passengers who dreamed of calm and sleep, particularly if the flight is a long haul. But did you know that there is a company that warns you in advance of the presence of babies on board?
The principle is simple: when booking, you choose your seat on the plane of the plane and a small icon then shows you where the babies on board who have already registered are seated. Enough to avoid “sensitive” areas for those who want to travel in complete peace of mind. Thus, the seat map indicates the locations of passengers who are traveling with a child under two years old. The others can therefore position themselves a little further away if they wish to hear the screams and crying as little as possible.
Despite everything, this initiative does not completely eliminate the problem. Between last minute changes from passengers, poorly transmitted information or simply the inevitable proximity on board when you check in too late, it is impossible to guarantee a completely calm flight. But most of the time, travelers know what to expect before boarding.
Even parents should appreciate this system which could save them from certain dark looks or annoyed sighs when their baby starts to cry! It must be said that many travelers are particularly annoyed by children when they are on board a plane. According to a study by The Kid Collective conducted in 2023, more than 50% of respondents cited noisy children as one of the most unbearable elements on a plane. But which airline offers this service? It is neither a European low-cost nor an American company, but Japan Airlines.
The company, which serves around a hundred destinations in Asia, North America, Europe and Oceania, has integrated this service into its “Smile Support” program, an initiative which aims to make travel more pleasant, particularly for people with special needs such as seniors, parents or children. But this system divides Internet users: while some applaud, others cry out about the stigmatization of parents and babies. But one thing is certain: thanks to this company, unpleasant surprises in the air are often avoided.
