Sitting next to a crying baby can truly make or break your flight experience. Now fliers who want to sit as far away from babies as possible can do so Asian airliner, AirAsia.
The low cost airline has hubs in Southeast Asia including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. The airline is advertising the new "Quiet Zone" on its long haul flights starting in February.
On their flights they will reserve the first seven economy rows for guests ages 12 and above without extra cost for passengers to book on those rows, unless the seat has extra legroom.
Bulkheads and bathrooms separate this section from the rest of coach, making it an ideal area for a "Quiet Zone." Air Asia said on its website, "Because we know that sometimes all you need is some peace and quiet for a more pleasant journey with us."
The airline may, however, allow passengers who are 12 and under to sit in this zone when it is "necessary for operational, safety or security reasons."
George Hobica, founder of Airfarewatchdog.com said to NBC News that it's not a great solution as passengers are not guaranteed a aquite flight. "Logistically, it's a nightmare for an airline to allocate certain seats for certain people. The last time they had to do this was back when there were smoking and non-smoking sections. Even if you were just one row away from the smoking section, you still got the smoke and you'll still hear the screams ... if a child has strong lungs."
On U.S. planes, it would not be a viable option as many planes that fly domestically have one continuous cabin.
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