Children in business class......what the heck is wrong with it?

[Indaba]

Forgive the rant but I am so, so, so, so annoyed........I have been following a thread elsewhere asking about long haul holiday recommendations.

The poster was intending to fly business class and I have been astounded at the number of mumsnetters who have argued

1. children shouldn't be in business class at all just in case they annoy someone who needs to work.

2. business people have paid so much for their tickets they deserve to be completely undisturbed.

Please can you tell me when it was decided
business people rights are more important than anyone else in the universe and they should be able to dictate who can buy a transport ticket on a public airline?

I thought we were all created equally. Or have things changed and some people out rank others according to earning power or their jobs?

IMHO the only way I will even consider crossing the Atlantic in a plane is if its a Boeing Business Jet

As a frequent buiness class traveller - for work sadly- I find in general, that children tend towards better manners, more pleasant demeanor and a more even temperament than many of their adult counterparts.
As for crying babies - I belive most airlines will offer earplugs to passangers upon request.

Totally agree with Carmel.

I've flown a lot, business and economy, for both work and personal reasons. I'd rather fly near children than adults any day!

But ultimately, it doesn't matter who I like to sit near, because plane seats are for the people who buy them. If I'm lucky enough to have my company pay more for a business ticket, that entitles me to more leg-room, nicer seat, access to the lounge, priority boarding, etc. It doesn't buy me the right to pick who sits near me.