Hidden Camera Shows How Strangers Can Get Close To Unaccompanied Minors on Planes 

"He's putting his daughters safety in the hands of American Airlines.” Well that was his first mistake

"He's putting his daughter's safety in the hands of American Airlines" well, there's your issue

0:40 Once I heard “He’s putting his daughter’s safety in the hands of American Airlines” I knew it was a mistake😂 literally the worst airline ever

When I was 7-14 I would travel alone via the unaccompanied minor program from New Zealand to Australia 4-6 times a year. The airline always looked out for me so well and made sure I was happy and entertained me, also there was special seats right at the back for me with no other passengers. What was probably more dangerous was the fact that I started flying completely solo at age 15, with connecting flights. I’m glad I did but that was scary to not have someone walk you through the process.

her at 8: *flying alone* me at 8: crying because i can’t do a math equation

“He’s putting his daughter’s safety into the hands of American Airlines” and that’s where you went wrong

As scary as people can be during flights alone, they can also be so kind! I went from New York to California once alone when I was about 9 years old. I had the window sear and a sweet old lady sat by the aisle. She noticed I was scared during huge turbulence, and the sweet old lady held my hand until it settled down. Such a nice woman, I’ll never forget her. My mother also went through something similar. My mom had a young looking face and looked around 14 when she was 18, a grown woman kept telling her to eat more on flights and later asked how old my mother was. My mother said she was going to college and it shocked the woman! Regardless- strangers can sometimes really take care of kids.

I was an unaccompanied minor 4 times before I got old enough. Didn't have any problems like this at all. Scary to see other situations happen to others

“This 8-year old going on a plane all by herself” -*When I turned 11,i realised that eating sand was bad for my health*

What kind of elite level kidnapper is going to kidnap a child at 30,000 feet in the air with 300 witnesses?

I used to fly alone as a kid all the time and SO many creepy people would try and talk to me. Most of the time I would just give them a disgusted face and ignore them, or when the flight attendant came around to check on me and asked if I needed anything I would say loudly "yeah. Not to be sat next to an old creepy guy next time" or something along those lines. They wouldn't say a word to me or look my direction after that 🤣

the simple way of stopping this from happening is not letting kids go on flights by themselves

Basically: Don’t trust airlines with your Child’s safety

I don’t care if people think it’s “overprotective” or whatever but I would never ever let my young child travel alone.

I used to fly by myself very often when I was younger due to my parents co-parenting in different states. I’m glad this never happened to me. My heart goes out to MaKenzie

I flew by myself at 10 my grandma went all the way up there with me until I boarded and the flight attendants were so nice they gave me a row by myself instead of sitting with the 2 other kids in the program they took really good care of me and I made friends with one of them I couldn’t imagine this happening to me I’m forever grateful

My mom doesn’t even let me go outside.

Why would anyone ever let a 5 year old fly solo?

Parents have NO business sending their children unaccompanied anywhere. That’s CPS stuff.

As a woman who was once super young and went on a flight myself, this angers me. I fortunately got on a nearly empty flight (4 people up front and just little ole me in the far back corner like this girl) didn't get the trauma experience the unfortunate ones had, And this went on for 30 minutes for the victim. That's what angers me. And he got let go. This sickens me. Children should always be accompanied by an adult, they should start letting kids under 16 on the flight for free if it's not affordable!

5 year olds: *flying by themselves* *Me: SlOwLy ClOsInG tHe FrIdGe To SeE iF tHe LiGhTs WoUlD tUrN oFf*

Her at 8: flying alone Me at 15: not allowed to cook

I was 15 years old when I traveled on a plane with my 6 year old sister as two unaccompanied minors. We flew from Wisconsin to California and they watched us very closely until we got on the plane. I felt like they barely paid attention to us. There was a lady on the plane that kept talking to me. She wanted to take pictures of me and asked for my address. It took me years to realize how wrong that was. No flight attendants noticed any of this. This experience is why my son will never fly as an unaccompanied minor.

Bruh, those parents have EXTREME faith that everything will go ok for their 8-year old traveling in an airplane. You don't know what kind of people exist out there man.

"It's another child with her son's passport" 💀

that 8-yr: *flies on airplane by herself* 8-yr me: *having mental breakdown because I ate 3 gummy vitamins instead of 2*

When I flew to India by myself I was really nervous and started sobbing because I thought I would miss my flight everyone was really friendly and some people started calming me down they were all really friendly and talked about their families and where they lived and everything. So i didn’t have a bad experience thankfully.

i love when inside edition exposes people

“This eight year old is about to go on a plane by herself” Meanwhile I’m not even allowed to go outside without my parents watching me.

To anyone who is afraid of flying on an airplane: Crashing and stuff is very rare. I’ve been flying on airplanes all my life

I was a solo kid, and I remember not only so many times that I was weirded out by adults but at the time as a kid you dont realize how weird it is until youre older. Or too late... But also I have memories of my dad getting onto the airlines from things like where I was seated (saftey issues) to being left alone or missing my flights all together. I really hope airlines improve their safety messures because it really us unacceptable.

McKenzie: mom, I'm 45 years old now. You can let me fly by myself now. Mom: NO!!

I’m 14 and my mum doesn’t even let me walk around the block 🤦‍♀️ Edit: I don’t live somewhere dangerous I live in England

I'm gonna be 16 next year and I still don't know how to travel. If I travel alone, I'm gonna lose my passport, board the wrong plane, lose my luggage.

I have once flown solo when I was 11. The difference was my dad booked business class. They took extra care. One of the best experiences of my life ngl. I was pretty excited at that time. It was a 3 and a half hour flight.

My mother was a hardworking single parent and couldn't always travel with me. She still wanted me to be able to visit family so I often flew solo. My first solo flight was at the age of 5 to London for a wedding. I flew solo many more times as a child and I always had a great time. The flight attendants were attentive, I remember being moved to first class on a flight so that they could keep a better eye on me. I also got to visit the cockpit a few times. Virgin Atlantic and Delta were my favorite airlines.

I never knew that 5-year-old kids can fly by themselves. This world is weird. Thanks for likes 😊 I appreciate it!

Shouldn’t trust American Airlines.

Allowing your kid to ride a plane unaccompanied is like telling them to walk up to the white van with no windows to get candy. 😖

I’m 30 and I’m terrified to travel alone I can’t imagine this little girl by herself. If I was flying I’d be like keep me company lol

5 year old kid : **flies solo** 16 year old me : **scared to take the bus alone**

“This 8-year-old is going to go on a plane all by herself!” **me a 19-year-old isn’t even allowed to order pizza by myself**

The fact that any parent would let a child be unsupervised like this is child neglect and child endangerment

This practice is completely insane and would never be legal if not for greed.

I flew alone when I was 9 to China and this amazing Chinese woman was sitting beside me. She taught me how to count, say some basic stuff and basically unwrapped the food for me the airline gave us. She was like a mother to me for those 10 hours because the airline did not supervise me at all once I was on the plane. I’m so thankful that I got someone so wonderful and not some sexual abuser. Poor girl that this happened to her 💔

NO! THIS IS PATRICK

I've traveled like this a couple of times and fortunately nothing creepy has happened to me so I'm very grateful

I honestly don't think a child should be aloud to fly alone until around 16

The thirteen year old looks the same age as her mom.

Other parents: scream "STRANGER DANGERS!!!" My parents: if you're in danger, RUN. If you got caught, ur fault... next time run faster.

My mom used to send us on the plane by ourselves. It was a pretty straight forward process and the flight attendants never left our side and walked us straight to our guardians

Who the hell would let a young child fly alone?

1:18 The producer who gave her the candy was shaking so hard 😂😂😂😂😂😂 he felt like it was wrong 🤣🤣

If anyone tried to touch me in an airplane I would be like “you better get your hand back otherwise ima cough on you”

I mean... this kind of things can happen even when you're in the bus. And even when you're a grown up. But as long as you're in a plane surrounded by people, I feel it's safe still.

I flew alone at 11 years old from South Africa to London and my flight attendants were so kind they changed my seat as take off took place to a girl my age just to make both of us more comfortable, I made a good friend out of that. My flight back I was very comfortable as well. I'm 26 now so this was a while back. British Airways thank you. I'm sad to see other minors experience something different.

Dude that producer was shaking when he gave the candy bar to her. That's how you know he's a good person.

Yo why does the man look like he’s having a seizure when giving the candy

Is no one gonna talk about the boy who went missing like IT'S A WHOLE CHILD MISSING IS HE LIKE OKAY???

My mom doesn’t let me go to school, go outside, or do ANYTHING without her.

Omg is nobody going to talk about Mackenzie??? What she went through is horrible!!

If a stranger does touch me I'll scream like a girl to get everyone attention and say this guy is trying to kidnap meeee and also punch him

It’s the lack of parenting who would let their 5yr old go on a plane alone I’m not even allowed to use an elevator

Why the hell would a parent do that. Mad? Shes freaking 9 not 29. For gods sake please feel the responsibility of a kid when you have one.

They should have special seats for the unaccompanied children so they can be monitored

I think there should be a special closed in area for minors that don’t have a parent/guardian with them. It has 3-5 rows, TV’s and meals. edit: i am reading this a year later and i understand how stupid the idea is now and how much money it would cost but wouldn’t you prefer your kid is safe rather than being groped??

I flew solo at age 13 from Baltimore to Atlanta. But I couldn’t see me shipping my kid on a plane, especially this specific generation. Many lack the street awareness needed to evade, resist and escape and just pick up on the ques in general.

Sending a single child is very dangerous at least 1 sibling is necessary

“He’s putting the safety of his daughter in American Airlines.” Well there’s one problem.

His hand was shaking so much when he handed her that candy bar

Nah man protect the kids at all costs. Why didn’t anyone stop him

How do these kids travel alone?! I cant even walk around school without a friend in case someone talks to me 😂😂😂

mom looks younger than daughter

1:54 sure that ain't her sister

No child should fly solo, under any circumstances

I flew alone at 14 coming home from Spain. Thankfully no one came to me but the whole time I was honestly kinda scared, not bc of the concept of being alone, but the fact that someone could have sat next to me

“This 13 year old girl Mackenzie” WHAT. SHES LIKE 17

American Airlines: -Lets sexual abuse happen for 30 minutes -Kicks a deaf person off a flight for not hearing the announcement

All of that is sad, disturbing, and unacceptable.

I'm so grateful and glad that my friend and her mom is going on my flight with me now..

How is that Mckenzie girl even 13? I looked like I was 7 when I was 13 bruh

why is a 5 yr old going by himself wtf lil bill turning into dora the explora

i started flying alone when i was 15, i still felt like i was too young for that. im 18 now and it's still scary.

her at 8: flying alone me at 15: doesn’t know what 5x5 equals

Mackenzie’s story nearly brought me to tears. Terrifying and shame on the Airline and that man. I’m sorry honey, you didn’t deserve that

The 13 year old and her mom look like sisters.

when i was younger im not sure how old i also had a flight all by myself, i had flown often due to family so i was used to it, before my mom dropped me off at the flight and forgot to give me money and i was hungry when the flight attendent came by with snacks the man next to me asked me what i wanted, he got me penut m&ms, i still really like those and there a nice memorie of a stranger who helped

That guy belongs in jail before he touches someone else. The inmates won't take Kindly to what he did to that girl.

They should just put the minors together

my mom doesn’t even let me cross the street alone.

My daughter flew this way every year and Thank God no troubles. She loves travel and flying now!

Man talking about the story soooo relaxing and chilling while a 8 yr old girl have......inaproppiate things with someone........

her at 8: flying alone me at 15 : scared to ask the mcdonald's cashier for an another mcflurry

Unaccompanied minors should be in the first row for easier monitoring. NEVER the last row.

if im ever an unaccompanied minor the people on the flight do not allow me to go near any strangers on the plane, but the good thing is i get a whole two seats to myself

Don't put your kids on a plane alone. It's your job to protect your child. Not the air lines.

So you pay 300$ extra and they're not even looking at your child? Whats the point of paying then?

"Imagine if he was a complete stranger" a free chocolate bar is a free chocolate bar

will never understand how u can let your child fly alone, even for a grownup its challenging enough

Can't believe horrible people can be.