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Flying is not always a comfortable experience.

There is limited legroom, long lines, and additional (questionable) fees.

But for many travelers, these are hardly the most stressful parts about a trip.

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Obliging, the company is set to roll out a new policy in August 2024.

Female passengers who have already booked a seat will be displayed in pink, easing the selection.

While this measure proved to be controversial, it stems from real concerns from Indian women.

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According to the National Crime Records Bureau, India records51 cases of crime against womenevery hour.

In the airline industry, Air Seoul became the first South Korean budget carrier withfemale-only toiletsin 2018.

There are, however, other potential grounds for this request.

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One simple reason is comfort and space.

Manspreading reduces the already limited spaces on planes for anyone to travel comfortably within the bounds of their seat.

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