From February 2013 Air Asia will have a “quiet zone” on their flights. The front 14 rows, 7 of them economy, will be reserved for passengers 12 years old and up. Some parents reacted vocally in the press. The main…
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Screaming babies as loud as chainsaws
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We all know that babies can be noisy, but how noisy? Some screaming babies have been measured at over 110 decibels of sound pressure. How loud is that? Very loud! In an industrial setting this is the one-minute maximum safe…
Air Malaysia child-free upper decks on A380 craft
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Air Malaysia have announced that no passengers under the age of 12 will be permitted on the upper deck of their A380 aircraft. The economy section of the lower decks of their A380 aircraft will be child-friendly. (There are 8…
Peace vs babies
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Mark Twain famously declared that a baby is “a loud noise at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other”. While he was clearly not a fan, it is a moot point that infants on board a flight…
DIY Travel Expert or use a Travel Agent?
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When its the right time to use an agent
Choosing a comfortable aircraft seat
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Choosing where you sit can be key to an enjoyable flight.