A mother-of-two has caused a fiery debate to emerge online after calling out Japan Airlines for a controversial discussion function showing where babies sit – whereby other passengers can choose a place far away.
Sophie Kalimeridou, a ‘mumfluencer’ who specializes in family -friendly travel content, took to Instagram earlier this month to elicit her frustration with the airline policy after flying with her toddler daughter and young son.
She shared a video of her seat class seat and accused Japan Airlines of alienating parents and children in favor of passengers who prefer a quieter journey.
In the mailUploaded to her page, @sophiefameltravel, the mother wrote: ‘Japan Airlines is the only airline in the world that when you choose your seat, they show you if there are babies so you can avoid it.’
“It is basically that millions of people in advance that they are the areas that are” avoided “and that sitting behind a baby can make your flight uncomfortable.
“Very disappointing … What do you think? Unless you fly on a private jet, you must be in order to sit near someone … ‘
Japan Airlines, which Operate 66 international routes all over the worldIndeed, show a baby icon during the seat choice process to indicate where children are under the age of two.
The function, which appears after families with babies are between eight days and two years old, is intended to help passengers choose a quieter place – although the airline notes that seat assignments can always change before departure.
Sophie Kalimeridou called Japan Airlines for a controversial discussion function showing where babies sit – through which other passengers can choose a place far away
She shared a video from her business class seat and accused Japan Airlines of alienating parents and children in favor of passengers who prefer a quieter trip
Despite the presentation of a variety of parent-friendly services, including hot water for cleaning bottles, infight entertainment and baby-changing facilities in bathrooms, the airline’s seating card function has a divided public opinion.
Sophie’s post quickly collected thousands of views and remarks from parents and child -free passengers.
Many parents supported the criticism of the content creator and argued that babies in the seat plan were sending the wrong message.
One person wrote: ‘Babies are a part of life. We were all babies once. We all have to grow up and assume that in a tight space such as a plane that babies are part of the agreement. ‘
Another said, “Just came from a flight where my babies slept all the time and was blowing to everyone when they came on board. I don’t know why you would avoid it, ‘while adding a third:’ Not all babies disrupt people every time. ‘
However, not everyone agreed as one person wrote, ‘Japan Airlines understands clients. This is how businesses should always work. Go over yourself! “While another added:” It’s incredible! I hope more airlines are taking on this policy! ‘
A third said, “Just as you chose to have a child, people should be able to choose whether they want to put one on a long flight,” while another wrote, “my mind? This is my dream. I strive to never be close to babies. ‘
One mother even expressed support for the policy and wrote: ‘As a mother himself … I fully support their decision for this. We chose to have children … while others choose not to have children.
Japan Airlines indeed shows a baby icon during the seat choice process to indicate where children are under the age of two (in the photo)
Sophie’s post quickly collected thousands of views and remarks from parents and child -free passengers
“What impact does it actually have on you as others the choice of tranquility and silence during their flight?”
But some users are questioning the practical of the system and pointing out the potential that a passenger should still get a seat next to a child.
One noted: ‘It doesn’t even make sense. What if you book your seat before a family does this? ‘
It comes to a Aircraft passenger was publicly rested by a furious mum after refusing to exchange seats with her toddler – which has led her to consider taking legal action.
