Brenda Song calls out Alaska Airlines says they split her family after first class seats were given away

Brenda Song claims Alaska Airlines gave away her family’s first class seats with no warning, splitting them up

Brenda Song is speaking out after a recent travel experience she described as frustrating and unacceptable, calling out Alaska Airlines for giving away her family’s first class seats without prior notice.

The actress shared her experience on Instagram Stories on March 21, explaining that she had booked first class tickets for her family months in advance for her son’s birthday. According to Song, the situation took an unexpected turn on the morning of the flight when she was informed that their seats had been reassigned.

“I didn’t know when you book your first class tickets six months in advance for your family… they can just give away your seats the morning of with no warning,” she wrote. She added that the change resulted in her being separated from her young children during the flight, which she described as particularly upsetting.

Song shares two sons, Dakota and Carson, with actor Macaulay Culkin. She emphasised that being split from her children, aged three and four, was the most distressing part of the experience, especially during what was meant to be a celebratory family trip.

Her post quickly gained traction online, with many users expressing sympathy and sharing their own travel frustrations. Song ended her message with a strong statement, saying she would not fly with the airline again and encouraging others to reconsider their choice as well.

Shortly after her posts went live, Culkin reposted her comments on his own Instagram Stories, adding a humorous remark that referenced her frustration. The response added further visibility to the situation, drawing even more attention across social media platforms.

In response to the incident, Alaska Airlines issued a statement acknowledging the situation and describing the experience as unacceptable. A representative said the airline strives to provide a high level of care, particularly for families travelling with young children, and apologised for the disruption caused.

The airline also confirmed that it had reached out to Song and her family in an effort to resolve the issue, reiterating its commitment to delivering a reliable and comfortable travel experience for passengers.

While Song and Culkin are generally private about their family life, she has previously spoken about enjoying travel with her children as they have grown older. The latest incident, however, has sparked wider discussion about airline practices and the challenges families can face when plans suddenly change.