This is the dramatic moment a plane passenger shouted at a family for allegedly allowing their child to kick her seat.

The enraged elderly woman, aboard Hong Kong Express Flight UO597, confronted the group of travellers seated behind her during the evening flight on July 15.

Footage shows the pensioner yelling at the parents of the toddler, prompting fellow passengers to turn their heads toward the commotion mid-flight.

The father of the child can be seen arguing with the elderly passenger, causing the woman's friend seated next to her to intervene and try to calm the situation between them.

Local media reported that the heated argument led the flight crew to contact Phu Quoc International Airport for assistance.

Eight police officers and three senior inspectors were reportedly waiting at the airport to investigate the incident when the Airbus A320 landed.