Should children be allowed in airport lounges? Traveler sparks etiquette debate over letting kids into VIP areas - but many say it's the ADULTS who don't know how to behave

A Reddit thread asked for an "honest opinion on children in airport lounges." The discussion quickly garnered more than 1,000 comments. Many cited adults speaking loudly on the phone as being more offensive than children

By Sadie Whitelocks for Dailymail.com

Published: 7:23 p.m. BST, June 17, 2024 | Updated: 7:35 p.m. BST, June 17, 2024

Flight etiquette is a subject of constant debate, but one traveler has now shifted his focus to airport lounges. 

In a Reddit thread titled "Honest Opinion on Kids in Airport Lounges," the traveler explained that he "often hears "People complain about children being allowed into airport lounges." '

However, while they access the lounges "about 30 times a year" using an American Express (Amex) Platinum card, they claim that " 99% of when they visit, the children there are “well behaved”.

Instead, they report that they have “ much more often seen adults behaving like immature children.” ", the "largest areas of immaturity" relate to "lounge access rules for passengers or their guests", "reprimanding lounge staff for being on a waiting list for entry" and "complaining to staff about having to pay extra for premium drinks" /p>

In an effort to gather thoughts from other lounge regulars, they have. simply asked "anyone else agree/disagree?"

Quickly, the thread garnered over 1,000 comments, with most of the editors being Agree with the traveler that the adults are the most boring part. 

Many adults cited...