Brenda Song Slams Alaska Airlines for “Splitting Up” Family on Flight

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Brenda Song is detailing a family travel experience gone awry.

Oh my gosh, you will NOT believe this! Brenda Song, like, the London Tipton, was supposed to be on a flight, and Alaska Airlines totally messed everything up! She and Macaulay Culkin have the cutest kids, Dakota and Carson, and they were all set to travel together, but the airline just…gave away their seats at the last minute! Can you imagine?! They ended up being separated on the flight! It’s just awful, and I’m so mad for her! I mean, it’s Brenda Song, she deserves better!

Brenda, 37, shared on Instagram that Alaska Airlines gave away her family’s seats the morning of their flight, despite booking six months in advance for her son’s birthday. She explained that this caused her and her young children, ages 3 and 4, to be separated. She stated her family would never fly with Alaska Airlines again and advised others to avoid them.

Shortly after, Macaulay Culkin, 45, shared the message on his Instagram Story, adding a humorous caption: “Hell hath no fury like a Brenda scorned.”

After the incident, Alaska Airlines said Brenda’s experience was unacceptable and didn’t represent the level of service they aim to provide.

As a lifestyle expert, I know firsthand that family travel can be…challenging! That’s why I was really interested to hear from the airline after a recent incident. They reached out to let me know they truly understand how stressful it can be to travel with little ones, and they’re committed to making things easier. They’ve expressed sincere apologies for any added stress they caused a family recently, and are working to improve the experience for everyone.

Alaska Airlines stated they’ve contacted the family to resolve the issue and expressed their commitment to providing a safe, reliable, and caring experience for all passengers, acknowledging customers have many airline options.

Brenda and Macaulay, who started dating in 2017, have dealt with the difficulties of parenting before. However, the actress has said that raising young children together has actually strengthened their bond.

Brenda explained to TopMob News that having children changes a relationship, even with someone you think you know well. It introduces completely new challenges as you navigate parenthood together. Ultimately, she said, it reveals your true selves and tests how deeply connected you really are.

For a closer look at the sweet life of Brenda and Macaulay, keep reading.

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song were on theme at Billie Lourd‘s 33rd birthday party in July 2025.

Oh my gosh, you guys, Brenda posted the cutest thing on their eighth anniversary last June! She shared this amazing photo and wrote the sweetest message – she said honestly, no one ever makes her laugh or smile the way he does. And she feels so completely seen, heard, and loved by him! It’s just… everything! I’m seriously obsessed with their relationship!

To the person I share everything with – my partner, my best friend, and the father of my child, thank you. Being loved by you is the greatest gift.

Macaulay and Brenda were decked out in their favorite football team’s colors in 2024.

In March 2024, the couple made a rare public appearance together at a Clarins product launch event in Los Angeles.

The couple celebrated Brenda’s 36th birthday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in 2024. 

Macaulay bought a t-shirt from the resort and then playfully pretended to work there, offering Brenda a towel while she relaxed by the pool.

He also played bellhop and carried her bags, much to Brenda’s confusion and amusement.

In December 2023, Macaulay and his partner attended his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony with their son, Dakota.

Macaulay and Brenda’s baby boy Carson also made an appearance at the ceremony.

The couple were all smiles at the family event.

In 2023, the Home Alone star got into the spooky season spirit as Brenda passed out candy.

The duo appeared at the GFS Fall Benefit in Santa Monica, Calif., in October 2023.

TopMob News reported in January 2022 that Brenda and Macaulay were engaged. The actress was seen with her engagement ring while out in Beverly Hills.

In 2020, Brenda wished everyone a ‘Hoppy Valentine’s Day’ on Instagram while celebrating the holiday with Macaulay in the water.

In 2018, while walking around the Friedrichshain neighborhood of Berlin, the couple showed affection by holding hands.

In 2022, Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song took their son, Dakota, to Sesame Place San Diego for his first birthday. Brenda shared a photo on Instagram of the family with Elmo, calling the day “magical” and saying they all had a wonderful time.

In 2020, Brenda wished Macaulay a happy 40th birthday on Instagram, calling him a ‘magical being.’ She wrote that she could go on and on about how amazing he is – kind, funny, loving, and genuine – and how thankful she is to share her life with him. But she jokingly added that he’d probably never see it because he doesn’t use Instagram! She ended by calling him her ‘unicorn’ and saying she’s the luckiest person in the world to be loved by him.

Back in April 2018, Brenda excitedly announced she recorded a podcast with her boyfriend and a close friend, both of whom she admires. She shared online, “I did a podcast with my favorite bunny—podcasters and just 2 of my favorite people!” tagging the podcast account, @bunnyearspodcast, and her boyfriend, @mattbennett.

The famous couple showed their support for cancer research by attending the Stand Up To Cancer event in Los Angeles in 2018.

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2026-03-22 23:48