The Economic Times

22 years of waiting finally ends in the sky: 84-year-old grandmother takes first ever flight, social media in tears

An Instagram video shared by Arnab showing his 84-year-old grandmother taking her first-ever flight after a long 22-year wait has gone viral online. The clip captures her calm and emotional journey from the airport to the skies, where she is seen boarding an IndiGo aircraft, enjoying small moments like eating makhanas, and quietly looking out of the window during take-off. The post also includes photos from the trip, including a warm selfie with her grandson.