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Flight Attendant ‘Sick of’ Babies Crying on PlaneBut He Has a Plan [Video]

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A video showcasing a flight attendant’s unexpected approach to dealing with crying babies on a plane has gone viral on TikTok.

The video, posted on January 3 by TikTok user @burneracct062, has racked up 2.6 million views, and shows a male flight attendant humorously taking matters into his own hands by singing a lullaby over the plane’s intercom.

The video’s text overlay reads: “A flight attendant was sick of the babies [crying] and sang this to us.”

“Don’t make any noise on the plane, go to sleep, close your eyes…” he sings in a calming yet exaggerated tone, prompting laughter among the passengers.

He continues his impromptu performance, repeating: “Go to sleep, night-night, night-night, go to sleep.”

The camera captures passengers’ amused reactions as giggling is heard throughout the cabin.

The TikTok video’s caption appears to quote a reaction from a child sitting behind @burneracct062: “‘An absolute banger’ – the kid behind me.”

Newsweek has contacted @burneracct062 for comment via TikTok. This video has not been independently verified.

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