Simran Joshi
Passengers on a recent Qantas flight from Sydney to Tokyo were left in discomfort when an R-rated film, featuring explicit content, was played on all onboard screens due to a technical glitch. The 2023 drama “Daddio,” starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn, was selected after a request from some passengers, but its graphic scenes and inappropriate material, including visible sexting texts, caused unease, especially among families with children. Qantas has since issued an apology, acknowledging the movie’s unsuitability and pledging to review how it was chosen.
Inflight Entertainment Glitch Leads to Awkward Viewing Experience
During a recent Qantas flight from Sydney to Tokyo, an unexpected issue with the inflight entertainment system led to an awkward situation for passengers. Due to a technical malfunction, passengers were unable to select their own movies, and the crew had to play a movie for the entire flight. Based on requests from some passengers, the film *Daddio*, a 2023 R-rated drama starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn, was chosen. The film, which includes sexual content and explicit language, quickly caused discomfort, especially among families with children on board.
According to reports from social media users who were on the flight, the film contained scenes featuring explicit text messages, nudity, and sexual material, making it inappropriate for a general audience. Many passengers expressed discomfort, and some even complained to the crew. The situation continued for almost an hour before the crew was able to switch the film to something more family-friendly. The experience left many passengers feeling uneasy, as they had no option to pause or turn off their screens.
Qantas Apologizes and Reviews Inflight Entertainment Selection Process
Following the incident, Qantas issued a formal apology to the passengers affected, acknowledging that *Daddio* was not suitable for the entire flight. The airline stated that crew members initially tried to assist those who did not wish to view the movie, but when that was not possible, they made the decision to change the movie to a children’s film. Qantas explained that this was an unusual situation caused by a technical issue with their inflight entertainment system.
In response to complaints from passengers, particularly those traveling with children, the airline is now reviewing the process used to select movies during such technical failures. Qantas emphasized that showing family-friendly films is their standard procedure when individual selection is not available. The airline assured customers that steps would be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future, while also offering a formal follow-up with passengers who raised concerns during the flight.
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