People really can be painfully hurtful sometimes. And it isn't because they have anything against you, but simply because sometimes, somehow, we're capable of a shocking amount of insensitivity. And sadly, it happens far too often. K5 News reported an incident took place in Washington, US on Wednesday morning when a little boy had an allergic reaction on a flight and ended causing a 90-minute delay in take-off. He was eventually escorted off the plane and as this happened, the passengers of the flight began clapping.

7-year old Giovanni was travelling with his parents when he began to develop an itch that turned out to be a reaction to the dogs on the plane. The airplane staff was barely helpful and the delay caused by the reaction annoyed the rest of the passengers to the extent that they actually applauded the family's exit from the aircraft.

What didn't know was that this trip was supposed to be a special experience for the little boy and his family.

His father George Alvarado is a terminal patient of Stage IV throat cancer and the family was headed home to be with their relatives in this difficult time.

While the airline offered their apologies to the family, the crowd's insensitivity left Giovanni and his parents feeling thoroughly shocked and saddened.