Distraught Mom Can't Afford Unexpected Baggage Fee But Then A Young Hero Steps Up
March 08, 2021
When hit with an unexpected baggage fee at the airport, a mom traveling with 3 small children burst into tears. She couldn't pay and didn't know what she and her kids would do. And that's when a young hero stepped up to the counter in this positive news story!
A heartwarming video went viral after a young stranger came to the rescue of a desperate mother.
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The mom was headed to London from Ibiza with 3 young children in tow. And anyone who has traveled with 1 small child, let alone 3, knows just how stressful it can be.
To make matters worse, the airline told the struggling mom one of her pieces of luggage was too large for carry-on. As a result, the luggage would cost an extra baggage fee of about $70 -- an expense for which she wasn't prepared.
The children run around their overwhelmed mom as she struggles to process this curveball. Tears fill her eyes and she runs her hands through her hair anxiously. But she doesn't have to fret over the baggage fee for too long because a Good Samaritan comes to the rescue!
Good Samaritan Steps In
A young man sees the mother's distress and doesn't hesitate to jump in and help. He reassures her that it will be alright. Then, this kind stranger steps up to the counter and pays for the baggage fee from his own pocket.
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Another passenger stands in awe, filming as the act of kindness unfolds.
"Well done to this young hero," this person shared on Twitter, "for paying the ridiculous Ryanair baggage charges for a distressed mother travelling with 3 kids (who wasn’t getting any leniency from ground staff). The flight from Ibiza to Stansted was half empty, not sure what difference a few cm would make."
WATCH: Kind Stranger Pays Baggage Fee For Stressed Mom
Well done to this young hero for paying the ridiculous Ryanair baggage charges for a distressed mother travelling with 3 kids (who wasn’t getting any leniency from ground staff). The flight from Ibiza to Stansted was half empty, not sure what difference a few cm would make. pic.twitter.com/RosvQKh8tw
— We are one (@CoolCalmPoch) October 17, 2020
This beautiful act of kindness, especially from someone so young, touched all who saw it. Many commented on how the young man paying the baggage fee inspired them and helped restore their faith in humanity.
This young man and others in the younger generations have restored my faith in humanity, they will steer the future right if we allow them the room to shine #StanstedHero
— Lisa Day (@jaynieday) October 22, 2020
What a great example this young man sets for us all. Absolute superstar! May God reward him greatly.
— Tasneem Ahmad (@t_a_z_a) October 23, 2020
I love this 🥰it’s nice to see there are still humane compassionate people at this time 🙂
— Dj Lady Bimma (@ladybimma) October 23, 2020
This world certainly needs more kindness and compassion. And this positive news story about a Good Samaritan paying a mom's baggage fee reminds us just how powerful a simple act of kindness can be. It doesn't just bless the recipient but all who witness God's grace in action, too!
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h/t: The Mirror
Feature Image Credit: Twitter/We Are One
Mel is the senior writer for GodUpdates, finding, writing and sharing Christian, uplifting, and health-related stories from around the world. Mel has a passion for writing and graduated with a degree in English from Randolph-Macon College in Virginia. When she’s not researching and writing stories, Mel is very active in her church. You can usually find Mel playing board games with her husband and two young girls, giving someone a hug, or hunting down a good cup of coffee!
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