Airline Adds Child Free Zone

Starting November 3 Turkish-Dutch Airline Corendon will implement an exclusive “Only Adult” zone on its flights. The airline will pilot the no kids area on its 10-hour flights between Amsterdam and the Caribbean island of Curacao, charging passengers an additional 45 euros ($49) for a standard seat or $100 for an XL seat, for the privilege of sitting in the “Child Free Zone'.

“This zone in the aircraft is intended for travelers traveling without children and for business travelers who want to work in a quiet environment,” the airline said in a press release, adding that it would also benefit parents of young children who may worry less about upsetting other passengers.

Corendon will allocate the first the first 12 rows of the A350 aircraft to the new zone. In total it will compromise of 93 standard seats and nine extra-large seats all curtained off from the rest of the aircraft, with a strict over 16s rule.

Currently only two airlines operate with child free cabins. Find out more about these airlines here.

Onboard the Corendon A350

The airline operates their A350 in an all economy 3-3-3 seating configuration. In total there are 432 seats.

Operating as a low cost carrier, all meals snacks and drinks are to be purchased on board or at the time of booking. Seat selection and checked baggage also attract a fee. There are no amenities such as blankets or pillows and no in flight entertainment.

Corendon has a 'double seat' option which allows you to book the seat next to you at the time of booking at an affordable price to give you more space and comfort.