Another Flight Delayed Due to a Crying Toddler — Airlines, Let’s Get Real

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Yesterday, a United Airlines flight had to return to the gate after it was taxiing because a pregnant woman couldn’t calm her crying two-year-old. A fellow passenger shared the story on social media: Emily Johnson was seven months pregnant and managing a toddler at the same time. That must have been a real challenge! We all know toddlers don’t come with an “off switch,” but apparently, someone thought they did.

The flight ended up being delayed for over an hour while they fetched Johnson’s bag. Honestly, I think most passengers would have preferred to endure a little crying over that long wait. It’s disheartening to see how parents with small children are treated in these situations. Just a few weeks back, a mother was kicked off a US Airways flight simply because her toddler was kicking the aisle. Can we please put an end to this trend, flight attendants?

I remember traveling with my son, who was generally a great flyer—until one fateful day. He got carsick on the way to the airport, so by the time we boarded, he was already feeling miserable. He started screaming like he was auditioning for a horror movie as soon as we began to taxi. The person next to me muttered some snarky comment, and I was ready to pull my hair out. But then a flight attendant appeared, smiling and offering to warm up a bottle or anything else I needed. It made such a tough situation way better. So, thank you, Michelle from Jet Blue, for being a lifesaver when I was drenched in spit-up.

It’s frustrating to hear comments like, “I don’t mind toddlers, but the parents are the problem.” Seriously? How about we stop “warning” pregnant moms to keep their toddlers quiet? If anyone has a foolproof method for that, I’d love to hear it. Until then, let’s try to be a little more understanding. Sometimes kids just can’t be controlled, no matter how hard we try.

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In summary, we need to show more compassion to parents traveling with young children. Delays and frustrations happen, but let’s not make life harder on those already juggling so much.