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A feature of Japan Airlines' seat reservation system warning travelers of where young children sit has caused a storm online.
The installation, offered as part of the airline's travel service "Smile Support" for the young, is not new, but has always enlightened the internet after a user of Twitter congratulated him.
"Thank you, @JAL_Official_jp for warning me of the place where babies plan to shout and scream during a 13 hour trip.This should really be mandatory in all areas," said Rahat Ahmed, a capitalist venture capitalist.
A somewhat puzzled JAL spokeswoman confirmed the function, while stressing that it was not an unprecedented offer.
At least one other Japanese airline is doing the same: All Nippon Airways (ANA), where a spokeswoman confirmed that her seat cards indicated where children were sitting "for a while".
The JAL maps show where babies under two years of age are seated, with a child icon to let other passengers know.
The revelation provoked a storm of internet, opposing supporters and opponents.
"Response to Prayers", the website of specialist airline The Guy Points has titled an article on the subject.
"Well, but how long will it take before we can get seats away from those babies?" a user asked.
Another called the card a useless offer.
"The Japan Airlines headquarters map helps prevent screaming babies, why not just use ear-phones ?!"
And some pointed out that babies are not the only annoying travelers.
"Can we use the same software to avoid people who eat rather loudly?" A Twitter user asked.
"Will airlines also have cards for obnoxious passengers who drink too much, take off their shoes, take off the armrest or lie on my lap?" added another.
Ahmed reported Friday that he had arrived in New York after his JAL flight.
"Ironically, I chose to sit next to several babies on my two flights: good, very strong, it happens, some adults were worse," he tweeted.
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