The actor’s 37-year-old fiancée opened up about a frustrating ordeal involving her family, vowing she would never fly with the airline again. Brenda Song shared the story publicly, with Macaulay Culkin quickly backing her up and expressing his own disbelief over what happened.
The Home Alone star and Song had planned a special trip with their two young sons — four-year-old Dakota and three-year-old Carson. According to Brenda, the family had booked first-class tickets with Alaska Airlines six months in advance, expecting a smooth and comfortable journey for what was meant to be a celebratory getaway.
However, on the morning of their flight, the couple were stunned to learn that their reservations had allegedly been canceled. Song said she was shocked and upset, explaining that the family had carefully arranged the trip ahead of time only to be left scrambling at the last minute. She added that the experience was so disappointing that she would not fly with the airline again and wouldn’t recommend it to others.
Culkin quickly came to his fiancée’s defense, adding a dose of humor while still making his frustration clear. “There’s no fury greater than the fury of an offended Brenda,” he joked, before pointing out how surprising the situation felt. He noted that they had secured first-class seats months earlier for a family trip tied to their son’s birthday, only for the seats to be reassigned without warning on the day of travel.
The airline later responded to the situation, acknowledging the complaint and stating that the experience described did not reflect the level of service they aim to provide. Representatives said the incident was unacceptable and inconsistent with their usual standards, signaling that the matter was being taken seriously.
The couple, who keep much of their private life out of the spotlight, occasionally share glimpses of their family life with their sons. Culkin and Song have been together for several years and are known for their close-knit, low-key lifestyle. The travel mishap, however, left them both visibly frustrated — with Song particularly vocal about her disappointment.
In the past, Culkin has spoken openly about his own difficult upbringing, revealing that his childhood was marked by tension and alleged domestic conflict with his father. Despite those challenges, he has often said that building a peaceful family life with Song and their children has been one of the most meaningful chapters of his life — making disruptions to special family plans like this trip all the more upsetting.
