Toddler kicked off of Airtran Flight!

[not-too-old4fun]

I totally agree. My screaming, tantrum throwing child would have been safely buckled in his seat (with assistance from me or my husband) no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Yes, other passengers would have probably been totally annoyed at my screaming child BUT.... the flight would have gone on as planned and I have no doubt that eventually.... the tantrum wears off.

Thanks for the ear surgery clear up. I couldn't believe someone would even risk flying with a child that had just undergone surgery in the past weeks.

[sarcasm]Heavens to Murgatroid! I think you may have traumatized poor little Nicolas so badly by offering to give him away free that he developed an instant case of slavery mentality and tried to up the bid! Oh, the humanity! [/sarcasm]

Heavens to Murgatroid?? Is that a Yogi bear saying? I haven't heard this in eons but I know I've heard it somewhere before....

P.S. I think Nicolas will be just fine. Although I have to admit he does use blackmail on me now pretty often.......

 

[jaycat]

I agree with the airline.

 

[kimberh]

Some parents do not get it! The child could have been hurt. The plane cannot take off until everyone is wearing their seatbelts. Anyone with common sense knows this.

 

[goofie4goofy]

go AirTran

It's about time someone took a stand regarding inappropriate behavior--regardless of age. I wish this would happen more often. I am so tired of others making excuses..an airplane is not a "public place" like a store or a movie theatre. If I'm not allowed to bring a large bottle of shampoo in my carry on bag....why should an out out of control child be allowed???

Last week my DH and I were attending a church funeral. Thre was an out of control child there with his mother. She could not control him....but she never took him outside either. It was so disrespectful and horrid. I think someone said something to her and she took her screaming brat out of the church. I could not believe that she had to be told to leave.

 

[bellenbuzz]

I have travelled with little kids & I prepare them, and explain to them well before we are in our seats....
I have seen many many small kids & babies on flights and they have all behaved quite well....I have never encountered problems.
The family was more then compensated....they should not complain...
We flew Air Tran in November and it was really nice, and we had a group of 10ppl, which included 4 kids.