Air India flight attendant comforts toddler on board, viral video melts hearts online
Chandigarh, August 31
Travelling with babies on flights is a tough task for parents. However, with the help of a cabin-crew member, it was a smooth journey for this couple on board with a toddler on an Air India flight.
The flight attendant is being hailed across social media for coming to the rescue of a young girl who wasn’t too happy about being on board.
The steward in the video can be seen taking a walk on the aisle, comforting the young girl in his arms as she rests her head over his shoulder.
Watch the heart-warming video here:
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The video was posted by the father of the child Jeevan Venkatesh on Instagram. The caption read, “Really appreciate the sweet gesture of a @airindia.in staff. It was a surprise when my daughter felt comfort lying in the steward’s shoulder, thanks to him. Lots of changes in this trip after Tata’s takeover.”
Venkatesh later updated the caption and wrote: “Update: I found the gentleman in my video, it’s @neil_nitin_ub thanks to all for making this viral that made it to reach him.”
Malkam’s sweet gesture to calm the toddler attracted the attention of several Instagram users.
A person commented, “Heartwarming gesture. What a kind man!”
“Cabin crew always have their personal touch. Salute to him!” wrote another.
A third user wrote, “@neil_nitin_ub dedicated and calm towards your job. That’s inspiring.”
Since being shared online, the video has amassed over two million views.
