It may not be politically correct but never prayed to not have a baby on board by plane, especially during a long-haul? It must be said that the cries and crying of infants, almost inevitable, can transform these long hours of flight into hell in the clouds. A company found the parade for other travelers.
Who has never dreaded this moment? You sit quietly on the plane, you complete your belt, and suddenly … An infant behind you starts to cry, sometimes during the total duration of the flight. A nightmare for certain passengers who dreamed of calm and sleep, especially 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 device and a small icon then tells you where the babies are installed on board already recorded. What avoid “sensitive” areas for those who want to travel in peace. Thus, the seats map signals the locations of passengers traveling with a child under the age of two. The others can thus position themselves a little further if they wish to hear the cries and crying as little as possible.
Despite everything, this initiative does not completely disappear the problem. Between last minute changes from passengers, poorly transmitted information or simply inevitable proximity on board when you save yourself too late, it is impossible to guarantee a completely calm flight. But most of the time, travelers know what to expect before getting on board.
Even parents should appreciate this system which could avoid some black 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 an airplane. According to a study of The Kid Collective Led in 2023, more than 50 % of respondents cite noisy children as one of the most unbearable elements by plane. But which airline offers this service? It is neither a European low-cost nor an American company, but the Japan Airlines.
The company, which serves a hundred destinations in Asia, North America, Europe and Oceania, has joined this service in its “Smile Support” program, an initiative which aims to make the trip more pleasant, especially for people with special needs such as seniors, parents or children. But this system divides Internet users: if some applaud, others cry out for the stigma of parents and babies. But one thing is certain: thanks to this company, unpleasant surprises in the air are often avoided.
