JetBlue launches child-free flight, while easyJet helps fund babies’ passports

Parents and adults seeking a child-free getaway have a new option. JetBlue Vacations has teamed up with Virgin Voyages to pair a dedicated kids-free flight with an adults-only cruise.

Meanwhile, easyJet is taking a family-friendly approach, offering eligible parents a £66.50 contribution towards their baby’s first passport when booking their next easyJet holiday.

JetBlue and Virgin Voyages introduce adults-only travel

Dubbed “Do Not Disturb”, the new package from JetBlue Vacations and Virgin Voyages has been designed exclusively for travellers aged 18 and over.

The four-day package combines child-free round-trip JetBlue flights with a Virgin Voyages cruise and includes VIP experiences and optional add-ons throughout the holiday.

The package costs US$2,750 for two travellers and includes flights from New York’s JFK Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida, as well as the cruise.

“People have wanted this kind of kid-free experience from take-off to sail away for a long time and now it actually exists,” said Nirmal Saverimuttu, CEO of Virgin Voyages.

Jamie Perry, President of Paisly, which powers JetBlue Vacations, said the collaboration was designed to deliver an adults-only experience from start to finish.

“From the flight to the transfer to the cruise itself, we’ve thought about the entire journey so our customers can simply show up, settle in and enjoy some uninterrupted time away.”

Have other airlines introduced child-free flying?

While dedicated adults-only flights remain unusual, several airlines have introduced designated cabin areas aimed at passengers seeking a quieter journey.

In 2023, Corendon Dutch Airlines introduced an “only adults” zone for passengers aged 16 and over on selected Amsterdam-Curaçao flights.

In 2013, AirAsia X introduced a designated quiet section with age restrictions (passengers aged 12 and above) on selected A330 long-haul services. Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot also launched its “Scootinsilence” cabin on selected 787 flights for passengers seeking a more peaceful travel experience.

easyJet’s offer to help cover babies’ first passport costs

While JetBlue is targeting adults looking for a child-free escape, easyJet is offering a £66.50 credit towards a future easyJet holiday for eligible families, equivalent to the cost of a baby’s first passport.

The offer applies to infants under the age of two, and parents must book before 27 November.

Family travel is on the rise

According to easyJet, around 585,000 families welcome a new baby each year in England and Wales, and infants travelling this year have increased by 10% compared to 2025, with 22,000 more infants flying across its network in 2026.

City break bookings have seen a notable boost among young families, the carrier said.

The airline’s initiative to cover passport fees addresses practical and financial hurdles parents face when planning their first trip with a baby.

easyJet’s research shows that while almost 4 in 5 parents surveyed (82%) described their baby’s first holiday as a landmark moment, over a third (36%) identified the first passport photo as one of the biggest challenges to getting there.

“Travel has a unique way of bringing families together,” said Stuart Wright, Customer Director at easyJet holidays.

“A baby’s first holiday is often one of those moments parents remember for years to come. By covering the cost of a baby’s first passport, we’re helping more families start making those memories that little bit sooner.”

Majority of families confident to travel with children

Underlining that family travel is on the rise, easyJet’s research also suggests that parents may find travelling with an infant less daunting than first anticipated. Almost half of respondents (48%) said a holiday with a baby in tow was easier than they had anticipated, while 78% said they would confidently do it again.

easyJet Captain Kate West, who is herself navigating new parenthood, said the initiative is intended to make travel more accessible for families.

 “We carry millions of families across Europe every year,” she said.

“We want to make travel as easy and accessible as possible for everyone, including young families. We hope that covering the cost of a baby’s first passport goes a small way towards making a family’s adventure a little easier and gives our youngest travellers a warm welcome to the world.”