Should airlines provide womens only seating areas?

Update: 2025-10-22

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An Australian TV host has kicked off a conversation with a post on her social media calling for airlines to provide women only seating areas. It has attracted hundreds of comments many supporting her concerns. Last year one of India's airlines started letting women select seats next to other women when checking in. Others have sensitive seating areas. Aviation Commentator Irene King spoke to Lisa Owen.

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