Daddio

Qantas Goes Viral: The In-Flight Movie That Should've Stayed on the Ground!

When a Qantas flight accidentally screens the raunchy film 'Daddio,' passengers find themselves in the middle of an in-flight scandal!

In a stunning turn of events that felt more like a comedy than a flight, passengers aboard a recent Qantas flight from Sydney to Tokyo were left baffled when the airline played the explicit film "Daddio" on all entertainment screens. Instead of opting for a family-friendly flick, the aircraft was filled with awkward giggles and gasps as the R-rated film, which features scenes of nudity and adult content starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn, took over the big screens. Talk about turbulence in more ways than one!

The chaos began as individual screens went down, and the airline decided to screen a singular selection for everyone aboard instead. However, not everyone was eager to dive into the raunchy world of "Daddio"—particularly those traveling with young children. One frustrated passenger took to social media to express their disbelief, stating, "There was a kid next to me..." adding that they were instead hoping to immerse themselves in lighter fare like "Inside Out 2" or a classic like "The Fall Guy."

Adding to the drama, Qantas quickly issued an apology after realizing the blunder, which sparked a mix of shock and humor among those unlucky enough to experience what felt like an unsolicited crash course in adult cinema. Critics and comedians alike jumped on the airline's faux pas, spinning it into endless memes and chuckles online. "Clearly, the Qantas team didn’t check the film’s rating before hitting play!"

As laughter echoed through the flight, responders from all over shared their own aviation horror stories. It wasn’t just Australian families feeling embarrassed— passengers across the globe weighed in about their craziest in-flight moments, making this scandal doubly entertaining.

Did you know that last year, the International Air Transport Association reported that over 7 billion passengers flew the skies? With the millions of interactions aboard airplanes, it’s a wonder there aren’t more humorous incidents like this! In similar vein, in-flight entertainment has come a long way since simply being shown a VHS tape of a dated flick. Today’s technology allows for thousands of options, leaving plenty of room for mishaps like this one.