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Witney Carson Says Flight Attendant Kept Shushing Her Toddler on 13-Hour Flight

Carson turned to Instagram for feedback after the long-haul incident, later saying follower support left her feeling validated.

Overview

  • The Dancing With the Stars pro said a passenger asked for quiet and a flight attendant repeatedly shushed her 2-year-old during the family’s return from Australia to the U.S.
  • Carson recounted confronting the crew, asking if there were designated quiet times, and said she did not expect a child to stay silent for the entire flight.
  • She first posted about the episode on Jan. 25 and followed up on Jan. 26 to thank supporters, saying she felt “very validated.”
  • Coverage of the incident is based on Carson’s Instagram account, and no airline or other passengers have publicly corroborated her description.
  • One outlet identified the service as a Delta SydneyLos Angeles flight, a detail not confirmed elsewhere, as online reaction ranged from strong support to skepticism from airline workers and frequent flyers.