A passenger’s 29-hour flight to Germany went viral after he documented his struggle with a screaming baby nearby. Musician Henry Beasley shared a TikTok video titled “rate my 29-hour journey to Berlin,” showing his humorous reactions as the child cried throughout the flight. His exaggerated sighs and eye twitches amused viewers, earning the baby a joking “10/10 performance.”
The video sparked over 3.7 million views and ignited debate about traveling with young children. Some people criticized parents for flying long distances with babies, while others acknowledged that sometimes it’s unavoidable. One commenter even admitted their mother used to give them cough syrup to sleep on planes.
The situation revived the ongoing discussion about child-free flights. Some airlines already offer child-free zones, like Scoot’s “ScootinSilence,” and Japan Airlines’ seat map showing where infants are seated. While these options help some travelers, the debate over fairness and practicality continues.