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You know the scene: You finally find your seat on the packed-full plane only to discover you're sitting next to a child with an ear infection or a 6-year-old who didn't nap. The rest of your flight is packed full of kicking, crying and crumbs. But would you pay more for a seat in a designated 'child-free zone' of a plane?

A new survey by TripAdvisor found that 79 percent of people in the U.K. think there should be child-free zones on flights. According to the survey, 88 percent of travelers without children would prefer child-free sections on planes, but the most surprising fact: 71 percent of parents agree that child-free plane zones would be beneficial.

So what's your vote, America? Would creating adult-only sections of planes be considered 'child-segregation,' or a welcome addition to flying?

Let us know your thoughts!

In the meantime, before you book your next family vacation, read these helpful tips on keeping the kids entertained at the airport and in-flight.

© Cheapflights Ltd Melanie Nayer

About the author

Pleasance CoddingtonPleasance is a British travel writer and online content specialist in travel. She has written for numerous publications and sites including Wired, Lucky, Rough Guides and Yahoo! Travel. After working for six years on content and social media at VisitBritain, she is now the Global Content and Social Media Manager for Cheapflights.

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