Corendon Airlines Introduces Child-Free Zones on Flights

If you’ve ever endured a long flight with a crying baby or a noisy child, you might have wished for a child-free airline experience. Turkish-owned Corendon Airlines is coming to the rescue by introducing “Only Adult” zones on its flights, making it the first European carrier to offer this service, following in the footsteps of some international airlines like AirAsia.

These child-free zones are being introduced on flights between Amsterdam and the Caribbean island of Curaçao, starting in November. The “Only Adult” zone, situated at the front of the plane, will feature 93 seats reserved for passengers aged 16 and older. To access this section, passengers will need to pay an additional €45 one way. Additionally, there will be nine seats available with extra legroom for an extra €100 per flight.

The child-free area will be separated from the rest of the plane by walls and curtains. Corendon Airlines founder Atilay Uslu explained that the aim of this initiative is to “accommodate travelers looking for extra peace during their flight” and to make it more comfortable for parents traveling with children by reducing concerns about disturbing other passengers.

Corendon Airlines already offers adult-only hotels in various destinations, including Curaçao, Bodrum, and Ibiza.

While Corendon is the first European airline to introduce adult-only zones, some international carriers already offer similar services. For example, AirAsia X has a “Quiet Zone” on its A330 long-haul flights, reserved for passengers aged 12 and above. Scoot, a low-cost Singapore-based carrier, has “ScootinSilence” cabins on its 787 flights, accessible only to travelers over 12.

However, other airlines like TUI, KLM, and Transavia have stated that they currently have no plans to exclude children from specific sections of their planes.

The concept of child-free areas on public transport appears to resonate with travelers. In a survey conducted on behalf of Newsweek by Redfield and Wilton Strategies, 60% of 1,500 American adults agreed that having adult-only zones on planes and trains “would be a positive thing,” while 27% disagreed, and 14% were unsure.