The Documentary Podcast
The Documentary Podcast
BBC World Service
Flying with kids: Cabin chaos
23 minutes Posted Aug 22, 2026 at 12:30 am.
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Noisy and disruptive children can turn a normal flight into a living nightmare. Earlier this month, a flight in Canada was cancelled after a young child refused to wear a seatbelt. The incident has opened a debate about how airlines should deal with these situations and how parents should control their children. In our conversations we bring together three parents to share their experiences. We also bring together three flight attendants to share their experiences of dealing with disruptive passengers, while keeping everyone on board safe.