It's a familiar scenario for all of us; trying to catch some rest on an overnight flight but being kept awake by a screaming child in the seat next to you.

According to a new survey by LateDeals.co.uk into the pet peeves of British travellers, 43% of us consider crying babies the most annoying thing to experience on a long-haul flight. In fact, it is deemed such an annoyance that more 70% of those asked would like to see child-free areas introduced on planes.

The survey also revealed that a third of passengers would be willing to pay extra to be on an adults-only flight; up to £63 on a return long-haul flight and £28 on a short-haul one.



So are you the kind of passenger that would whip out their credit card to escape a crying baby? Or are you happy to tolerate the noise? Let's face it – we've all been that child ...

Let us know what you think by responding to our poll and sharing your thoughts in the comments below