An airline passenger traveling from Minnesota to Georgia allegedly slapped a kid for crying during the flight. Here’s what’s even worse … It wasn’t his kid.

Joe Rickey Handley of Idaho was sitting next to Jessica Bennett and her two-year-old son, who began crying as the plane started to descend.

According to Jessica, Joe Rickey slapped the baby in the face with an open hand, which, of course, caused the kid to scream even louder.

That's when fellow travelers stepped in.

Jessica said she was thankful that other passengers brought Joe Rickey, who is facing federal assault charges, under control until law enforcement officials took over. (Yahoo News)