Emirates has just implemented a new policy that’s sure to be controversial. Some people will celebrate it, while others will be miffed.
Broadly speaking, I have no issues with airlines setting their own policies in terms of the type of experience they want to offer, and then customers can choose whether or not that’s the right product for them. There’s no denying that little kids can cause a lot of noise on planes (no matter how hard parents try), and that can take away from the experience. In fairness, adults can also cause a lot of noise, but banning them might be a step too far. 😉
What I find interesting here is that the ban is basically specific to whether or not you redeemed miles. That’s an interesting way to create a policy. It’s basically “everyone is welcome in first class, except if redeeming miles, and then only some people are welcome.”
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
