We’ve all been on a flight with a crying baby, and we know how frustrating it can be. But what happens when one passenger decides to confront the parent about their child’s tantrums? On a recent transatlantic flight, a mom was struggling to calm her crying toddler, and another passenger just couldn’t hold back their opinion. Let’s dive into the story and see what went down. ✈️
Sour Mood and a Transatlantic Flight

Crying from Takeoff to Landing

Ear Plugs, No Help

Christmas Presents from Grandma

Compliments and Eye Rolls

Confrontation Ensues

Questioning the Trip

Snippy Behavior

Reason for the Trip

Entitled Parents

Judgment and Shame

No Special Accommodations

Toddlers on Planes

Peace-ing Out

Passenger’s Patience Tested by Crying Toddler
After hours of non-stop crying from a toddler on a transatlantic flight, one passenger couldn’t keep their opinion to themselves any longer. When another woman complimented the mom on her patience, the frustrated passenger rolled their eyes and shared their disagreement. The confrontation led to a heated discussion about whether it was appropriate to bring a young child on such a long flight. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Agreeing with NTA’s opinion on toddlers on long flights
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Passenger defends not wanting to travel with a baby during pandemic

Avoiding toddler travel during pandemic and pacifiers can help.

Validating someone’s opinion on a miserable flight with screaming kids

NTA. Parenting responsibility extends beyond just having kids.

Passenger criticized for lack of empathy towards mom with toddler.

Passenger calls out entitled attitude towards child-free existence.

Passenger defends mom’s in-flight tantrum, blames untrained child.

Passenger defends mother’s in-flight tantrum management against YTA comments

Passenger expresses frustration with noisy children on flights.
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Flying with kids: public transportation or luxury experience? ️

Adoptive parent shares chaotic but heartwarming in-flight experience

Passenger suggests adult-only flights or child-friendly sections. NTA.

ESH, but commenter points out lack of empathy and experience

Parenting advice sparks heated debate in comment section

Passenger defends mother and calls out OP for exaggerating.

Passenger calls out inconsiderate mother on flight.

Flying with kids? Behave or stay home. NTA wins.

Flying with toddlers can be tough, but good planning helps! ✈️

User calls out OP for seeking validation, criticizes parenting choices.

Honesty is the best policy

Passenger criticized for being judgmental towards mom’s in-flight tantrum management. ESH.
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Passenger defends eyeroll at mom’s in-flight tantrum over crying child

Parent sympathizes with mom’s in-flight tantrum management. NTA
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Passenger stands up against entitled parents on a flight

Eye-rolling incident on flight sparks disbelief and skepticism

Passenger calls out bad parenting during pandemic, sparks heated debate

Passenger calls out OP for dramatic in-flight tantrum.

Passenger praises NTA for calling out rude mom on flight

Flight attendant and parent agrees NTA for managing child’s behavior ✈️

Support for child-free spaces and NTA judgement.

Proactive parenting pays off! NTA

Compassionate parenting or disruptive behavior?

Passenger’s NTA judgement changes to YTA due to attitude.

Passenger receives harsh judgement for post-flight comments

Flying with kids during COVID? Eye-roll-worthy, but NTA.

Separate area for kids on long flights suggested.
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Prepping and teaching kids to be considerate travelers is key!

Childfree flights: a solution for in-flight tantrums?

NTA keeps cool under pressure in controversial in-flight incident ✈️

Flying with kids can be tough, but what’s the solution?

Passenger criticizes parent for dragging kid on plane during pandemic.

Compassionate reply to mom’s in-flight tantrum sparks empathy

Passenger defends mom managing tantrum on flight with empathy.

User calls out OP for not wanting to hear opinions

Tips for flying with babies to prevent crying and discomfort

No special treatment for parents on flights

Passenger shares experience of dealing with a crying child on flight

NTA was inconvenienced, but YTA for assuming and overreacting. ESH for entitlement.

Passenger defends their irritation with poorly managed in-flight tantrum.
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Passenger criticized for complaining about toddler on plane. YTA.

Passenger called out for bad attitude after in-flight tantrum.

Traveling with toddlers is tough, but NTA handled it gracefully! ✈️

Entitled parent demands stranger swap seats, gets called out.

Redditor accuses OP of exaggerating to vilify mother.

Flying with kids can be tough, but was this mom trying?

A comment defending the woman’s in-flight tantrum sparks empathy.

Experienced mom shares tips for peaceful flights with kids. ✈️

Traveling with kids is tough, but what’s the alternative? ♂️

Passenger criticizes mom’s in-flight tantrum during pandemic travel. NTA.

Flying with kids can be tough, but judgment isn’t helpful. ✈️

Don’t judge parents traveling with babies. YTA

User called out for not seeking genuine advice.

Honesty is the best policy

Taking a toddler on a plane? NTA for managing tantrums

Passenger supports no special accommodation for parents with screaming babies.
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Passenger calls out judgmental behavior towards child on flight.

Passenger criticizes parent for toddler’s in-flight tantrum, sparks debate.

Parenting on a plane is tough, but it’s not the crew’s job.

Earplugs are a must-have for frequent fliers with screaming kids

Passenger shares humorous NTA response to child’s tantrum on flight

Traveling with young kids during COVID-19: necessary or reckless?
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Passenger defends not offering unsolicited opinion on child’s tantrum. NTA

Parent’s entitled behavior sparks backlash from fellow parent.

Passenger criticized for judging mother’s parenting during difficult flight

Passenger criticized for YTA behavior towards mother and toddler.

Passenger expresses frustration with crying babies on flights.

Passenger called NTA for mild response to screaming child on flight ✈️

Flying with a toddler? Here are some tips! ✈️

Negligent and entitled parents are the worst

Experienced parent shares sensible advice on in-flight tantrums.

Passenger criticized for calling mom a**hole for in-flight tantrum.
