Mom was overwhelmed on a Delta flight — until a flight attendant quietly saved the day
In the clip shared online, the attendant is seen gently holding the baby in his arms and rocking the little one to sleep.
Taking care of toddlers mid-flight can be challenging for mothers. When a young mother recently faced this ordeal, a Delta Airlines flight attendant stepped in to help immediately. As new moms confirmed, this gesture may seem average for random individuals, but for mothers, it meant the world. Delta Airlines (@delta) shared the heartwarming video on their social media account, and users have been praising the airline staff ever since.
The mother, who was travelling alone with her baby, was approached by a flight attendant who offered to help soothe the child. In the clip shared online, the attendant is seen gently holding the baby in his arms and rocking the little one to sleep. The caption inside the video read, "This Delta flight attendant offered to help a mother traveling alone and rocked her baby to sleep." Delta's official page expressed gratitude toward the flight attendant, who has been identified as Link P, and wrote, "We've all been there. And when we are, kindness can mean everything. Shoutout to Flight Attendant Link P. for being the Delta Difference and understanding that sometimes all you need when you're traveling is a helping hand."
A 2014 study authored by Jennie Small and Candice Harris examined the challenges parents face in aeromobility, highlighting heightened stress and anxiety when flying with toddlers and young children. The study noted that managing crying, feeding, and comfort becomes significantly more difficult in a confined aircraft environment. Another 2007 study by Robert Bor, published in the Journal of Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, explored how emotional support and service quality from airline staff can make flying smoother for parents. While the flight attendant may simply have been fulfilling his role, his willingness to take care of the baby, especially knowing that the mother was travelling alone with her infant, speaks volumes about his empathy and kindness.
Tales of kind flight attendants are never-ending, as this Delta flight attendant's video reminds us of Brussels Airlines flight attendant Jennifer Joie, who sprang into action when one of the passengers began having severe abdominal pain during a flight from Dakar to Brussels and revealed she was pregnant. Joie moved the laboring passenger to the galley and created a makeshift delivery area. The flight attendant, with the guidance from a nurse and a doctor, was able to help the pregnant woman give birth to a healthy baby girl.
Soon after the video went viral, many users shared their thoughts. @karolynd88 wrote, "This is what we do! As a retired Delta flight attendant I can't tell you how many babies and children I've cared for inflight. I'm honored to see this positive post and shout out to this amazing flight attendant." @janylsmithes wrote, "A Delta flight attendant helped me with my then 6 month old baby (her first flight!) by holding her while I used the bathroom. I'll never forget her! She told me she was glad to help and it was the best part of her job." @mrsflores_4613 shared, "This is exactly what I've always loved about @delta! My husband and I have traveled with our boys, and every time the flight attendants have been so understanding, friendly, supportive, and kind to us as a family. I even traveled 28 weeks pregnant with my two toddlers, and people always asked how I managed, my answer was always: Delta's incredible crew. I truly hope they bring back the LAX–SAL nonstop flights someday. We miss them!"
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