Imagine being stuck on a plane for 29 hours. Now, add a baby screaming non-stop in the background. Sounds like a nightmare, right?
That’s exactly what happened to TikToker Henry Beasley (@balubrigada), who documented his entire ordeal during a long-haul flight from New Zealand to Germany. His viral video, originally posted two years ago, has resurfaced and reignited a heated debate: Should airlines offer child-free flights?
29 Hours of Screaming – And Hilarious Commentary
In the now-famous clip, Beasley doesn’t just suffer in silence—he turns his misery into comedy. Filming his exhausted and twitching expressions, he sarcastically “rates” the baby’s cries, joking that the child has “great projection” and “some lungs.”
@balubrigada Hey babe, how was your flight?
♬ original sound – Balu Brigada
As the shrieks continue, he compares the relentless noise to a boiling kettle and awards one particularly long wail a perfect score: “Nice long one here, 100.” By the end of the flight, he gives the baby a “10/10” for stamina—because honestly, that kid had endurance.
Millions Sympathize—But Opinions Are Divided
The video has racked up 14.5 million views and 2.8 million likes, with thousands of users chiming in. Many sympathized with Beasley’s pain, with one commenter joking, “Oh lord, it’s the eye twitch for me.” Another wrote, “29 hours of that? Sounds like the kid is having a medical emergency.”
Some parents even admitted they delay flying with their kids to avoid situations like this. “This is why I waited until my child was older before taking flights,” one user shared. Others, however, argued that parents should do more to control their children on planes. “Flight attendants should step in—other passengers paid for a peaceful flight,” one frustrated traveler commented.
But not everyone blamed the parents. Some pointed out how stressful it is to manage a crying baby at 30,000 feet. “Can you imagine being the parents? It’s mortifying, exhausting, and just… mortifying,” one user wrote.
Should Airlines Offer Child-Free Flights?
The debate over kid-free flights isn’t new, but videos like Beasley’s keep the conversation alive. Many social media users are now calling for airlines to introduce adult-only sections, especially on long-haul trips.
“YES to adults-only flights,” one Facebook user declared. “I don’t pay for a ticket to listen to screaming kids for hours.” Another agreed: “I’d pay extra for a seat in a child-free zone. Some kids just shouldn’t fly.”
Believe it or not, airlines are already experimenting with this idea. Turkish-owned Corendon Airlines recently announced an adults-only zone on its flights, where passengers over 16 can enjoy a quieter experience. For just €45 ($49) each way, travelers on the Amsterdam to Curaçao route can escape the chaos of flying with young children.
A Growing Trend Among Airlines
Corendon isn’t the first airline to introduce kid-free areas. Malaysia’s AirAsia, India’s IndiGo, and Singapore’s Scoot Airlines also offer quiet zones for passengers who prefer a more peaceful flight.
Corendon’s founder, Atilay Uslu, believes this setup benefits both adults and parents. “We strive to respond to the different needs of our customers,” he explained. “This can also help parents enjoy the flight without worrying if their children are disturbing others.”
With videos like Beasley’s gaining traction, the push for child-free flights is only growing stronger. But what do you think? Would you pay extra for a peaceful, kid-free section—or should flying remain a space for everyone?
Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to share this with a friend who’d love (or hate) the idea of child-free flights!
