Air Hostess Warmly Welcomes ISRO Chief S Somanath with Heartfelt In-Flight Announcement

On the 23rd of August, India etched its name in the annals of space exploration history as its lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, achieved a successful soft landing on the South Pole of the Moon. This remarkable feat positioned India as the sole country to accomplish such a milestone. The achievement stands as a testament to the relentless dedication and untiring efforts of the scientists and researchers at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), earning them global acclaim.

Following this triumphant moment, a heartwarming incident unfolded. S Somanath, the ISRO Chief, was greeted with exceptional warmth by the crew of an Indigo flight he was aboard. A touching video of this event was shared on Instagram by air hostess Pooja Shah, striking a chord with millions of Indians.

The video’s caption, “MR S SOMANATH – The chairman of ISRO. Felt privileged to get a chance to serve Mr S. Somanath on board our INDIGO flight. It’s always a pleasure to have national heroes on our flight, set the tone. The video commences with Pooja making an announcement over the aircraft’s PA system, her voice resonating with pride as she introduces S Somanath to the fellow passengers.

I’m glad to announce the presence of Mr S Somanath – the chairman of ISRO – who boarded our flight today. A huge round of applause for Mr Somanath and his team. We are proud to have you on board, sir. Thank you so much for making India proud,” she declares.

The passengers respond with enthusiasm, breaking into applause and swiveling in their seats to catch a glimpse of the esteemed scientist. Another crew member approaches S Somanath bearing a tray of food and beverages, accompanied by a note likely filled with words of admiration, which the ISRO chief accepts with a smile. The video wraps up with Pooja sharing photographs capturing the memorable interaction she had with S Somanath, encapsulating a significant moment of recognition for a national hero.