Flying with a crying baby is tough on all of us, but it’s especially hard for moms.
In honor of Mother’s Day, JetBlue airlines are giving everyone a reason to smile every time a baby cries.
The airline pulled a Mother’s Day stunt by promising travelers 25 percent off a future JetBlue trip every time a baby cried on the plane — meaning, four flights equaled a totally free round-trip ticket — and documented the experience with a camera crew.
In the JetBlue video titled “FlyBabies,” several moms explain the stress of flying with babies — from keeping them occupied on the airplane to preparing a diaper bag full of supplies. “People definitely give you some dirty looks,” one woman said. “I’m most nervous about her having a total meltdown and having everyone around us really wishing we weren’t on the plane.”
The clip shows another mom squeezing into the middle seat with her small child as the passengers on either side exchange nervous glances. Once the plane takes off, the flight attendant makes an announcement about the possible discount, and the passengers’ attitudes immediately change for the better.
