Air India: Man Who Boarded Plane Weeks After Crash Shares Unexpected Note He Got from Air Hostesses
- A man, Shashi Tharoor, who flew on an Air India plane weeks after the airline’s plane was involved in a crash, has shared his experience
- A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into the BJ Medical College and Hospital in Ahmedabad and exploded shortly after takeoff on June 12, 2025
- Weeks after the tragedy, Tharoor shared his observations about the flight, sharing the content of the unexpected note he got from air hostesses
A man, Shashi Tharoor, who flew on an Air India plane weeks after the airline’s plane was involved in a crash that left all but one on board dead, has shared his experience.
The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into the BJ Medical College and Hospital in Ahmedabad and exploded on June 12, 2025, just minutes after it had taken off.
Source: Twitter
The plane was headed for London’s Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom with 242 people on board, with only one survivor.
In a post on X, @ShashiTharoor shared three things he observed about his flight and the note he had received from crew members.
Man shares observation about Air India flight
Tharoor, a member of the Indian National Congress, said that while on the flight, he observed the service provided, a surprise note from the team, and the smooth landing.
The man shared a picture of himself and the crew members, alongside a note he got from the team on board, stating that it had been a joy to make use of the airline service.
“The service is outstanding. And the team on my flight to Kochi today not only surprised me with this wonderful note but asked for a photo too! (Thanks, too, to the pilots for the smooth takeoff and landing, marvellous handling in monsoon weather and a ten-minutes early arrival on a wet runway… Shabash to my favourite airline!)”
See the post below:
Reactions trail passenger’s experience with Air India
@jameelsjam said:
"Applause for @airindia means a lot. Thank you, Sir, for the encouragement and appreciation."
@irfaanguju said:
"Go ahead and rename it from Air India to Congress Airways. With the number of flights they cancelled in Leh yesterday, it fits perfectly."
@singhbalam1111 said:
"You are absolutely right Sir, Air India has been given a bad name after the recent unfortunate accident. We need to move beyond that and ensure that such incidents do not happen in the future."
@sangharshJaari said:
"Isn't it unprofessional of those airhostesses to give him special treatment & posing for pics like despo fan girls?"
A month after the crash in Ahmedabad, a preliminary investigation report by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau was released publicly.
According to the report, the fuel control switches of the Air India plane were moved to the cut-off position moments before the aircraft crashed.
Source: UGC
Another Air India Passenger shares experience
A man known as Zack on Facebook shared the kind of services he received from Air India weeks after the airline's fatal crash.
He pointed out that, although the plane had no armrest, the bed provided considerable comfort. He added that the menu was also boring.
Despite the shortcomings he shared, he still gave Air India a positive review. In his words:
"A few days ago, I flew Business class with Air India from Delhi to London. I wasn't sure what to expect given the negative reviews. Despite a few shortcomings, such as the lack of armrests and a boring menu, I must say I was pleasantly surprised.
“Suites with highwall sliding doors, great service from FAs, and comfortable beds. I think if Air India can repeat this on all routes, they will be a force to be reckoned with. What do you all think of Air India?”
The report sparked reactions from aviation experts and stakeholders, including the chief executive officer of Air India, Campbell Wilson.
Worrying updates about plane crash’s only survivor
Legit.ng also reported that a month after the Air India plane crash, the sole survivor's health has become a matter of concern.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh reportedly suffers from recurring nightmares of the incident, according to a relative, Krunal Keshave.
Joseph Omotayo, the HOD of the Human Interest Desk, contributed to this report, adding another Air India passenger's experience.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
