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Airline Bans Babies in First Class
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Malaysia Airlines will no longer allow babies in first class. Credit: Tengku Bahar, AFP/Getty Images
That's how first-class airplane passengers often feel.
Well, enjoy that third mimosa in peace, Lord Chauncy. Malaysia Airlines has good news for the international upper crust. There will be no more babies in first class on its Boeing 747-400 jets.
And when the Airbus A380 super jumbo jets arrive, the babies will be tucked away among the rabble on those too.
Malaysia Airlines CEO Tengku Azmil says the airline is responding to complaints from first-class passengers about crying infants, USA Today reports.
In a Twitter exchange with Australian Business Traveler magazine, Azmil expresses sympathy for passengers who "spend money on first class and can't sleep due to crying infants."
His decision affects Malaysia Airlines' biggest jets, which fly long routes between Kuala Lumpur and Sydney as well as London and Amsterdam. The routes attract a lot of wealthy, international business types.
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
6-28-2011 @ 2:33PM
carly said...I think the airlines having gone crazy lately. Fees for everything, kicking people off for the cloths they wear and in at least 2 cases for being disabled, charging returning soldiers baggage fees, and now no babies in first class. When will the airlines realize that their business is service and specifically serving the passengers. No passengers no business. I found a great site to post about things like this and other travel issues with airlines, hotels and more at airlineslodgingetc.com Check it out.
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6-28-2011 @ 4:50PM
isisreptiles said...I think the airlines should go a step further and have a few adults-only flights, all classes. Flying is unpleasant and stressful enough as it is without having to deal with crying babies, babbling toddlers, and kids kicking the backs of seats.
6-29-2011 @ 9:37AM
christine said...I absolutely agree with this. I suppose it seems indulgent to travel first class and complain about crying infants if you do not frequently fly internationally for business. However, when you are expected to use flight time to work and sleep, extra noise is quite disruptive. This is an exciting option, and if it doesn't work for your situation, simply fly in coach, or use another airline. Very simple.
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7-03-2011 @ 9:41AM
Heather said...So rich people don't have babies? Not everyone who is flying first class is on a business trip. So I guess the nanny and kids will be in the back of the plane while mom speeps up front.
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7-03-2011 @ 9:41AM
Heather said...sleeps, clearly something I lack. lol