Qantas airline passengers were surprised and shocked when a racy film called “Daddio” played on all the screens during a flight from Sydney to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Due to technical problems, passengers were unable to choose movies individually, so the crew selected a film from a small list of options. The movie “Daddio” was rated R and contained explicit language, sexual material, and graphic nudity, which made many passengers uncomfortable especially families with children.
Passengers onboard the flight took to social media to express their discomfort with the inappropriate content being displayed on the screens. One Reddit user claimed that the movie featured a lot of sexting and graphic nudity, and there was no way for passengers to pause, dim, or turn off the movie. It took the airline almost an hour to address the situation and switch to a more family-friendly film, which left many passengers feeling uneasy and bewildered by the experience.
Qantas issued a statement apologizing for the mishap and acknowledging that the movie selection was clearly not suitable for the entire flight. The airline stated that the cabin crew attempted to fix the screens for passengers who complained but was unsuccessful in rectifying the issue immediately. After the technical difficulty was resolved, all screens were changed to a family-friendly movie for the remainder of the flight, and the airline is reviewing the process for selecting movies in the future.
In a separate incident on October 2, another Qantas flight from Sydney to Wellington, New Zealand, had to turn back after reports of an unusual smell in the cabin. One crew member was taken to the hospital with undisclosed symptoms, but no passengers or pilots were affected. This incident added to the recent challenges faced by Qantas, further complicating the airline’s reputation and customer satisfaction levels.
The airline’s handling of the situation and the passengers’ discomfort have raised questions about Qantas’ movie selection process and the need for better oversight and quality control. Passengers expect a certain level of entertainment and comfort during flights, and incidents like the one involving the racy film can have a negative impact on the overall flying experience. It is essential for airlines to ensure that the content displayed on screens is appropriate and suitable for all passengers, especially considering the diverse demographics onboard.
As Qantas investigates the movie selection process and works to prevent similar incidents in the future, passengers and industry observers will be watching closely to see how the airline addresses customer concerns and improves its in-flight entertainment offerings. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges airlines face in providing a pleasant and enjoyable travel experience for passengers, and the need for robust systems and procedures to prevent inappropriate content from being displayed during flights.
