Viral Airline Incident Sparks Outrage in China

A viral video from a Juneyao Airlines flight shows two women locking a crying toddler in a bathroom to 'educate' her, sparking widespread outrage and debate. The incident occurred on August 24 during a flight from Guiyang to Shanghai. The women claimed they were trying to provide a restful flight for other passengers after the toddler, who was traveling with her grandparents, cried incessantly. The child's grandmother reportedly consented to the women’s actions, and the airline later apologized for the oversight. Social media users condemned the women for lacking empathy and bullying the child, igniting discussions about handling distressed children in public spaces. Despite the grandmother's consent and the mother's understanding, the backlash has been intense, with some users filing police reports against the women.