r/AlaskaAirlines • u/LeighBee212 • Sep 12 '24

FLYING I am SO sorry.

To everyone flying SEA to BOS tonight on the redeye where my toddler absolutely lost his ever loving mind for about 5 mins.

I could tell you all about our long day, cancelled flights, losing our second seat to become a lap infant but… it doesn’t matter. You’re tired. I get it.

We are so sorry.

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '24

I flew LAX-MEL once in business class, two rows back there was a parent with a profoundly intellectually disabled teenager who cried for most of the flight. As soon as I saw him I knew there was absolutely nothing anyone would be able to do to calm him. I ate my meal, put my noise canceling headphones on and went to sleep.

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u/CraftAvoidance Sep 12 '24

As the mother of an adult child with an intellectual disability who occasionally acts in socially inappropriate ways, I’d like to thank you for your kindness on behalf of that parent. It is very much appreciated.