Pilot Daughter Bids Farewell to Air Hostess Mom; Twitter Tears Up

Air India pilot fulfils her air hostess mother’s dream by flying her final flight before retirement.

Air India cabin crew member, Pooja Chinchankar, retired after 38 years of service. What made her retirement special was that her last flight as a crew member was flown by her daughter, Ashrrita Chinchankar.

Ashrrita took to Twitter to inform people about the surprise that she had planned for her mother. Her tweet warmed many hearts and, in no time, went viral on social media.

Guys, tomorrow I will be flying with my mother on her retirement day, when she gracefully operates her last flight as an Air Hostess with @airindiain after 38 years of service 😊 privileged to be her first officer tomorrow! #proud #grateful #happy

— Ashrrita (@caramelwings) July 30, 2018

“Guys, tomorrow I will be flying with my mother on her retirement day, when she gracefully operates her last flight as an Air Hostess,” Ashrrita wrote on Twitter.

Pooja Chinchankar had a long association with Air India, as she joined way back in December 1980. Her daughter, Ashrrita, joined the airline in 2016.

Ten minutes before the fight landed, Ashrrita announced her mother’s retirement on the fight. At this moment, crew members and passengers cheered and celebrated her memorable journey. Ashrrita also tweeted a video of this moment, recorded by one of the crew members.

For all of you who asked :) that’s mom on her last flight as an operating cabin crew for @airindiain what a lovely day and what amazing passengers! So many best wishes and hugs ♥️ of course I was in the flight deck :) #proud #grateful pic.twitter.com/eUL3Og4EBr

— Ashrrita (@caramelwings) July 31, 2018

Tweeple Tear Up

Here’s how Twitter users reacted to Ashrrita’s tweets.

She has seen India’s aviation industry’s whole life, more or less. ALL airports have changed since her first flight. And times too. daughter is second in command at work. Marvellous story.

— Oldtimer (@auldtimer) July 31, 2018

An Air India air hostess of 40 years wanted her last flight before retirement to be piloted by her daughter Ashrrita Chinchankar. This came true yesterday. Passengers clapped, the staff cheered. Real life dreams are made by stories like this. #HelloHappiness pic.twitter.com/HXiKSWOcCb

— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) August 1, 2018

An Air India @airindiain pilot Ashrrita Chinchankar @caramelwings fulfills her flight attendant mother's dream of flying her in her 'retirement flight'. Inspiring! #proud #grateful #Moments #DaughterOfTheDay #motherdaughter #womenpower https://t.co/U7qTR59bFl

— Som Patidar (@patidarsom) August 1, 2018

Wow..38 years... Awesome!!! And to be the first officer in that flight... She must feel proud of you. Hugs

— strawberry daikudi (@hafbaykedpizza) July 31, 2018

I am so happy after reading this Ashrrita, it brought such a big smile on my face. I haven't known you much but this tweets makes me so proud of you and I can imagine how happy and proud your mother would have been. More power to you now and always girl. 🤗

— Aarti Madan (@AartiMadan) July 31, 2018

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Love you @airindiain for creating legacies ❤️❤️@caramelwings we are super proud of your Mom ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/urEmdM8pdV

— Nabomita (@nabomita_smiles) July 31, 2018