Heartwarming moments graced an Indigo flight from Chennai to Coimbatore as the pilot announced a special passenger list that included his own family. Pradeep Krishnan, an Indigo pilot who often shares snippets of his aviation experiences on Instagram, took to the intercom before take-off to share the joyous news with everyone on board.In a heartfelt address blending Tamil and English, Krishnan revealed, “Very happy to announce that I have my family traveling with me. My taatha, paati, Amma are sitting in the 29th row. My grandfather is flying with me today for the first time.” He reminisced about the times he rode as a passenger on his grandfathers TVS50 scooter, now relishing the opportunity to repay the gesture.The touching moment captured the emotions of not just the family but also the passengers, as Krishnan encouraged them to greet his grandfather. The elderly man stood up, expressing his gratitude with folded hands, eliciting applause and smiles from those onboard. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pradeep Krishnan (@capt_pradeepkrishnan)Krishnan later shared the heartwarming incident on Instagram, calling it the biggest flex of his career to fly his own family. Social media echoed with pride and warmth, with Tamil TV host Anitha Sampath commenting, They are so proud of you, Pradeep.This wasnt the first time Krishnan had flown his loved ones. In 2018, he flew his mother and grandmother on their inaugural flight, a moment that resonated widely online. Their decision to wait until Krishnan could pilot them was a testament to their trust and the deep bond they share.
