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Their ears hurt
Many babies experience pain in their ears when flying due to the pressure, which could make them cry.
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They’re sitting in an uncomfortable position
If a baby is being carried in one position by their mother the whole flight, they might start feeling uncomfortable, which may lead to crying.
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The air smells strange
Babies might start crying on planes when the air smells strange to them, as babies are affected by the slightest change in their environment.
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The noises are too loud
Babies on airplanes could start crying due to the loud noises of the plane that irritate them.
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Due to turbulence
When a plane goes through rough turbulence it might get scary for all passengers, including babies who might start crying. (See Why am I afraid of flying?)
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They have an upset stomach
Babies on a plane might start crying if they’re experiencing an upset stomach.
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It’s been a long trip
Long trips can get exhausting for most flight passengers, and babies might start crying when they’re feeling tired as well.
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They don’t like wearing seat-belts
Older kids who get to sit in a seat of their own might start fidgeting and crying when they’re forced to wear their seat belt.
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They’re bored
Children on planes might start crying when they feel bored on a long flight and not having anything to do.
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They’re not getting their sleep
Babies might start crying during a flight if it’s scheduled during their sleep time, which could make them cranky and fussy. (See How to Have a Good Night Sleep?)
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They’re used to a certain environment
Babies could start crying on planes because they experience a change in the environment they’re used to.
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They’re hungry
Babies might simply start crying on planes when they feel hungry. Crying in this case is a signal that they want to be fed.
