Girl comforts six-year-old flying alone

A little girl has been rewarded by an airline after she comforted a six-year-old girl who was alone on flight.

10-year-old Emma Morgese and her dad Philippe met Elli whilst waiting for their flight.

The six-year-old was flying alone to visit her grandmother in Orlando during the school holidays. Emma offered to let Elli sit next to her on the flight and treated her like a little sister.

Philippe shared his story to social media and after seeing the story shared on Facebook by thousands, the airline wanted to reward Emma for her kindness.

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