01/09/2023
Turkish-owned Corendon Airlines has taken a unique step to cater to passengers seeking a more serene flight experience by introducing child-free zones on its flights. This innovative service, referred to as the 'Only Adult' zone, will be accessible exclusively to travelers aged 16 and above. Positioned at the front of the plane on flights between Amsterdam and the Caribbean island of Curaçao, the zone will consist of 93 reserved seats, separated from the rest of the aircraft by walls and curtains.
To secure a seat in this special area, passengers will need to pay an additional fee of €45 one way, with a few extra legroom seats available for €100 per flight.
Corendon's founder, Atilay Uslu, expressed that the introduction of the child-free zone aims to provide a tranquil atmosphere for passengers seeking extra peace during their flights. Uslu also highlighted that this feature could alleviate concerns for parents traveling with children, allowing them to enjoy their journey without worrying about potential disruptions caused by their kids.
While Corendon is pioneering this concept in Europe, several international airlines, such as AirAsia X and Scoot, have already incorporated similar adult-only zones on certain flights. Although airlines like TUI, KLM, and Transavia have indicated they don't currently plan to implement child-free zones, the idea has garnered interest among travelers, as shown by a survey where nearly 60 percent of American adults expressed support for the notion of adult-only areas on planes and trains.
