IndiGo passenger asks Tamil pilot to make in-flight announcement in Hindi
08-Sep-2024In an Instagram reel that has now clocked over a million views
An IndiGo pilot from Tamil Nadu was in the spotlight after being asked by a passenger to make an announcement in Hindi during a flight from Chennai to Mumbai. What seemed like a simple request turned into a delightful challenge for pilot Pradeep Krishnan, whose earnest attempt has since charmed social media users.
In an Instagram reel that has now clocked over a million views, Krishnan is seen delivering the in-flight announcement in Hindi, albeit with a South Indian accent that added an endearing touch.
“Namaskar, mera naam Pradeep Krishnan hai. Mera first officer ka naam Bala hai. Hamara lead ka naam Priyanka hai. Hum aaj Chennai se Mumbai jaayenge, 35,000 mein udayenge, pura distance 1,500 kms hai, pura time one hour ek ghante thirty minutes hai, jaane ke turbulance hoga, hum seat belt daalenge, main bhi daalenge. Dhanyawad (Hello, my name is Pradeep Krishnan. My first officer is Bala. Our lead's name is Priyanka. We are flying from Chennai to Mumbai at an altitude of 35,000 feet, covering a distance of 1,500 kilometres in one hour and thirty minutes),” he said.
“A very sweet passenger asked me to make an announcement in Hindi. indha vechuko! I genuinely tried,” reads the caption of the post.
