Southwest apologies to deplaned mom

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11-04-2009 @ 2:48AM

stephen said...

I can tell you don't have any kids.

11-16-2009 @ 3:03PM

Steve said...

What does it matter whether someone has kids? Travel is not an inherent right, and the airlines are private companies. Where does the right of a parent to take their kids with them supersede other passenger's right to have a quiet flight? I've had flight attendants refuse to take intervene with parents of a kid that wouldn't stop screaming after more than an hour, and such behavior is not acceptable.

If parents want to hear their own kids yell and cry for a 4 hour trip, they can take their private car.

There are lots of parents out there who take the time to prepare in advance to ensure that their kids are acclimatized to flying and have enough toys or other items with them to keep them busy.

I agree. Southwest did the right thing, and I wish more airlines would do it.

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