The incident involving the flight attendant berating a parent for allowing her child to stand on his seat has generated online debate.
Details of the incident
The incident occurred on October 31 while the plane was taxiing on the runway, as shown in a TikTok video. The destination of the flight was not disclosed.
In the video, a cabin crew member, presumably from Scoot Airlines, is seen scolding the mother in Mandarin, saying, “Don’t you know it’s very dangerous? I’ll have to write a report if anything happens to him. And it’s going to be very long.”
The flight attendant also emphasizes that the passenger should take responsibility for her child’s actions and expresses fear about the situation.
Video of incident
Mixed reactions from netizens
The video has garnered over 50,000 views and has sparked a discussion about whether the flight attendant’s reaction was justified or unprofessional.
One commenter criticized the flight attendant’s approach, stating, “You never scold a parent in public, especially not in front of their child.”
On the other hand, some viewers supported the flight attendant’s response, highlighting the importance of prioritizing safety.
They argued, “Safety first. Don’t wait for something to happen before regretting it.”
The incident underscores the delicate balance that flight attendants often face in ensuring the safety of passengers while maintaining professionalism and sensitivity in their interactions with parents and children during a flight.
The debate reflects differing opinions on how such situations should be handled.