40% Of Parents Would Leave Their Child In Coach For First-Class Seat

Anyone who has been in an airport before can admit that they are not the most relaxing of places.

The flight is not all that much more relaxing—unless you're in first class. A recent survey of parents revealed that a large portion of them would consider leaving their child behind in coach for a first-class seat. Here's the story!

Airports Are Stressful Places

People waiting in seats in an airport terminal.
Photo Credit: gnarthrash / Imgur
Photo Credit: gnarthrash / Imgur

While there is plenty of excitement surrounding your destination, the airport is a stressful place.

They are always very crowded and it's hard to relax until you're finally on your plane.

ADVERTISEMENT

Rest On The Plane Is Difficult

ADVERTISEMENT
Two people sleeping on an airplane. One with blanket over their head.
Photo Credit: zeeba27 / Reddit
Photo Credit: zeeba27 / Reddit
ADVERTISEMENT

Even when you're finally on the plane, it can be pretty hard to get good quality rest.

ADVERTISEMENT

The seats just always seem too close together and they're never as comfortable as you would like them to be.

ADVERTISEMENT

Flying With Children Is Difficult

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Child looking behind them on a plane.
Photo Credit: Colinb9 / Reddit
Photo Credit: Colinb9 / Reddit
ADVERTISEMENT

Airports and flying are hard enough when you are by yourself—try flying with children.

ADVERTISEMENT

Any stress or anxiety that you have when you're by yourself is drastically increased when you're flying with your children.

ADVERTISEMENT

A Survey Was Conducted

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
People pointing at screen of laptop.
Photo Credit: John Schnobrich / Unsplash
Photo Credit: John Schnobrich / Unsplash
ADVERTISEMENT

The survey, conducted by Medicspot, had 2,000 parents take part.

ADVERTISEMENT

They were asked about their concerns about traveling with children, when their next family trip is, and the big question of if they would leave their child in coach if offered a first-class seat. The results were published in The Sun.

ADVERTISEMENT

4 In 10 Would Go To First Class

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
First class seat in an airplane.
Photo Credit: Cropitekus / Reddit
Photo Credit: Cropitekus / Reddit
ADVERTISEMENT

Close to 40% of those surveyed said they would take the first-class seat and leave their child in coach!

ADVERTISEMENT

Many agreed however that the age of the child would play a role in their decision. Most of the parents said that their child would have to be over 13 for them to be comfortable leaving them in coach.

ADVERTISEMENT

Many Parents Feel Bad

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Crying child standing beside chair.
Photo Credit: reasonsmysoniscrying / Tumblr
Photo Credit: reasonsmysoniscrying / Tumblr
ADVERTISEMENT

The survey also revealed that 55% of the parents admitted that they feel bad for other travelers when they have their kids with them.

ADVERTISEMENT

They suggested that a section of the plane should be designated for families. What do you think?