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“The results show that 45% of Portuguese people are inclined or very inclined to support adult-only flights, compared to 31% who do not support this idea. Another 22% said they were neutral on this topic”, reveals eDreams.
Support for adult-only flights becomes stronger the younger the Portuguese respondents are, since, according to this study, “younger age groups are those who most support adult-only flights”, with 31% of young people between 18 and 24 years of age supporting this idea, in a percentage that drops to 25% in the age group between 25 and 34 years of age, while respondents over 65 years of age “do not show any interest in this type of flights”.
“Still at this point, global data reveals that the majority of respondents would be more in favour of exclusive flights for adults than the Portuguese (51%), and only 23% would be against them”, adds the information released by eDreams.
Irritations
The study also sought to determine which behaviours on board planes most irritate national travellers, concluding that “the majority of Portuguese people are irritated by people who recline their seats backwards (57%), and also by the need to get up to let the next-door neighbour pass (54%)”. The Portuguese still don't seem to like passengers who get up as soon as the plane lands (32%) and those who constantly make conversation (27%).
According to eDreams, the Portuguese are “the nationality that is most irritated by having to get up to let their next-door neighbour pass”.
The study also looked at travellers' reactions to the use of electronic devices during take-off and landing, finding that some passengers “feel the need to warn the crew to intervene (18%) or even panic internally due to think that the plane will have a problem (15%)”.
“Interestingly, the youngest age group (18-24 years old) is the one who feels the most fear and anxiety when others use electronic devices on flights (24%); and this feeling is also much stronger in women (21%) than in men (7%)”, the eDreams study also found.
However, almost half of the Portuguese people (49%) say they feel indifferent about the use of electronic devices, an opinion shared by a large number of travellers globally, as 44% of travellers express “tolerance towards this practice, which reveals a contrasting attitude with regard to the safety practices recommended by most airlines”.
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Keep on finding ways to reduce the birth rate while immigrants continue - necessarily- arriving and even turning Portugal into a health tourism platform, the public health services.
By Diogo F. from Lisbon on 18 Jul 2024, 17:19
What is behind the irritation people feel in the presence of children in flights, and what may be the underlying causes of this disturbance?
The main issues behind the irritation some passengers feel towards children on flights seem to be:
1. Disruption and noise from crying or misbehaving children[1][2][4]. The sound of a crying baby can be very unpleasant and disruptive in the confined space of an airplane.
2. Perceived selfishness or unrealistic expectations of parents in exposing young children to air travel[1]. Some feel parents are being inconsiderate by bringing babies on flights when they may be unable to control the child's behavior.
3. Lack of empathy and patience from other passengers[1][4]. Some passengers do not understand the challenges parents face in trying to soothe a distressed child during a flight.
4. Desire for a more peaceful, child-free environment on flights[1][2]. The growing popularity of child-free zones on some airlines suggests there is demand from passengers without children for a quieter travel experience.
Ultimately, the irritation seems to stem from a clash between the needs and expectations of parents traveling with young children, and the desire of other passengers for a peaceful, uninterrupted flight. Better understanding and empathy on both sides could help mitigate these tensions.
By DEMETRIO RUIVO from Lisbon on 18 Jul 2024, 18:49
I think the real question is "would you pay extra for no-child flights, and if so, how much?"
By Shawn Young from Other on 18 Jul 2024, 23:23
Be careful with 'adults only' flights, as there is an unmistakable sexual connotation that some people might want to use to their advantage.
Children are annoying everywhere, being usually noisy and constantly restless. I see and hear them causing a din at festivals and in theatres, so you then can't hear the band playing, or singers singing. Perhaps there should be a ban on children under 12, as those 12 and over are better trained to be in public. But the responsibility always lies with the parents, who too often unfortunately fail to keep their kids under control. I don't want your spoiled brat screaming in my face at a concert!
By Billy Bissett from Porto on 19 Jul 2024, 11:38