Adult only planes

Drunk passengers are let on planes because the gate staff are scared of repercussions if they refuse to let somebody board. All gate staff should be trained to winkle out these louts, with help from security guards.
Sadly dummies are no longer considered necessary for babies, yet they give comfort. Some parents have no idea how to entertain children, they don't seem to care about engaging them at any time, let alone on a plane. I hate to see children distressed.
There was a similar thread some months ago about children in waiting areas, I think.

Quite honestly I'd rather experience a crying baby than a drunk off their head and out of control passenger/s There was a crying baby on our last flight, poor little soul was dog tired and the parents couldn't get him to have a nap, sometimes it's ear problems, it's not great I know. I've never been unlucky enough to experience it on a long haul, I can imagine 4 hours of it could well make most of us a bit wired to say the least

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However, I pay for my ticket and I’m entitled to fly in peace and quiet if I want to
It doesnt actually say anywhere on your ticket that you are entitled to peace and quiet
It must have been upsetting for you to travel with all this noise but it is public transport. Maybe you should lower your expectations or have a "staycation"

I'm not too bothered about children on planes although I do get annoyed when parents don't monitor their behaviour and discipline them.
I would go on adult only holidays, I see nothing wrong at all with this concept. I don't really like young children and would prefer my holiday to be geared to adults not children.

I don’t think it was a selfish post, I think it was someone expressing an opinion and asking if we would use child free planes if they were available.
I have in the past used childfree hotels and they are great.
Similarly if the option of paying more to fly on a child free planes as availability yes I would use that option.
We are all entitled to our choice.

I doubt this would be cost effective or efficient for the airline.

However. As a parent with 3 under 6 I would absolutely love a child flight.

It would be so relaxing knowing that I wouldn’t have to stress about the kids noise or movement so much.

My three old granddaughter screamed blue murder even before our flight took off. She was frightened of everything around her. A man beside me complained. I could have slapped him. It's so hard for parents to stop a child crying. My daughter in law was in tears herself. Be tolerant I say.

@Summerlove
Actually children's seats are charged at a lower rate.

Certainly - and adult only pubs and restaurants (at least in the evenings) too.

Have you thought of just upgrading to first class?
Bit silly to think that any airline would want adults only. Firstly alot of them are going bust at the moment anyway. But what happens when you get a noisy disabled adult?
Live and let live. Pay for a private plane or get upgraded.

Usually, it is the parents that are the problem, not the children

I'd like to see people breathalysed before getting on planes and then refused more booze if they're not fit to have it. Drunks and parties on board - they are far more annoying than babies.I'd probably ban anyone who knows they're always travel sick too because I am quite emetophobic and dread being anywhere close to someone who might get sick.

In my experience it's usually the parents with the children that are a problem.
Will never forget when I flew from LA to Melbourne one time - female passenger with 2 children, one a toddler, the other about 5 or 6. The toddler slept most of the way, the older child was allowed to wander at will and when not being returned by the cabin crew,due to wandering onto the flight deck and the galleys as well as walking in on someone in the toilet ,the nasal screeching of the mother of "Sari where are you?" every few minutes was unbearable.

Adult Only planes? It sounds a great idea as are the Adult Only hotels I’ve stayed at in the past BUT sometimes children can be better behaved than some so-called “grown ups”

My next comment will surely upset a few, but I think passengers at airports should be weighed along with all their luggage, on a sort of weighbridge! Everyone should be given a TOTAL weight limit, rather than weight limits for their luggage, etc. How about special flights for the “lightweights” amongst us? Surely that would save on fuel? Ha! Now I will sit back and wait for the comments!

Yes please.
We always scrutinise the check-in queue and inwardly grown when we spy a family with young children when the parents are obviously letting them express themselves. We know then we are in for a noisy flight.

My next comment will surely upset a few
Really? gilly1952 upset just a few
You think so

My "ruined" flights have all been by adults.

No no no I hate this discrimination against children they are part and parcel of our society a person who doesn’t want to be amongst kids, how ever annoying, is poorer in their life

Bless!
It's not discrimination against children. it's not wanting any annoying influences on planes and that includes drunks, loud gobby hen/stag parties etc..
Maybe if parents took more responsibility for their rampaging children we would all be happier.
We were waiting to board an overnight flight from Las Vegas and our hearts sank, loads of very small children but they never made a sound so it can be done!

Are you in America Beancounter?
I think most airlines in Europe charge full price for children requiring a seat (i.e. over 2). I looked at so many options for a family getaway two years ago and none I looked at offered anything after age 2.
I do accept I don't have whole-market knowledge though!

I'm pretty sure Southwest Airlines in America do have a discount scheme (up to 11?).

I think there should be ‘family friendly’ options and ‘child free’ options. I might pay more for a child- free travel option sometimes and, being retired and able to choose when I travel, I could choose the occasional flight that was child free and avoid school holiday travel etc. Having children and travelling with them is a choice. It is very difficult for a parent to keep young children quiet all the time or to keep them still in a confined space. But I don’t see why other adults shouldn’t exercise a choice as they are clients/consumers as well.

Its no coincidence that in cultures where children arent tutted at/about, the children behave better in adult company...

Wouldn't it be good if we could ban all badly behaved people, no matter what their age? I'd like to see drunks and rowdy, single sex parties on a different plane.

How about these people whose names have to be called umpteen times when the plane has boarded? Where can they be? Clearly they've checked in and their luggage is on board. But they can't be found, it seems.

Unfortunately, there's no chance, realistically, of banning antisocial behaviour of any sort.

Would rather endure screaming baby (however frustrating) than a badly behaved adult who should know better.

I agree that there's plenty of awful adults around anyway so don't see it helping. Babies/toddlers can easily get ear ache when flying. Drinking helps ease it.

I'd much rather travel by train if at all possible - just wish it was cheaper than flying. It should be subsidised for environmental reasons.