Flight passenger blasts 'incompetent parents' after unruly child forces plane delay

A flight delay due to an unruly toddler aboard a plane has sparked online debate about how airlines and passengers should react when midair mayhem occurs.An unhappy passenger took to Reddit recently to express dismay about a one-hour flight delay because of an uncontrollable toddler on a flight in Sweden."When the crew were preparing for takeoff, a 3-year-old child couldn't be made to sit in his seat," the person wrote.'GET OFF THE PLANE,' DELTA PASSENGERS CHANT AT FLYER WHO REFUSES TO HANG UP PHONEAfter "much screaming from the child," the parents were reportedly asked to deplane with the toddler. The flight was delayed further as the crew removed the family's luggage and prepared the aircraft for takeoff again, the original poster said.An unhappy passenger (not pictured) complained in an online post about a one-hour flight delay because of an unruly toddler on a flight in Sweden.(iStock)"We just want to get home ...

and [these] incompetent parents make us late, make people miss connections, cause delays for the airplane and crew, etc.," the Reddit user continued."I would seriously pay extra to go on adult-only flights," the poster added.FLIGHT ATTENDANTS BEG TRAVELERS TO STOP DOING THE ONE THING THAT ANNOYS CREWS MOSTExperts weighed in on the viral debate. When it comes to disorderly tots, the safety of the passengers is the crew’s main concern, said Diane Gottsman, an etiquette expert based in San Antonio and founder of The Protocol School of Texas.The airline likely had no choice but to delay the flight, said Gottsman, noting that the ability of airlines to resolve an issue quickly is essential.Parents should always come prepared with snacks and games to keep children busy on a flight, said a travel expert.  (iStock)Parents should plan ahead when traveling with toddlers, said Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog "View From the Wing.""Be ready with snacks.Pack more activities than you think you'll need.

Buy extra space if ...