- By Shailvee Tiwari
- Mon, 27 Jan 2025 02:15 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
IndiGo Viral Video: On January 26, an IndiGo pilot made a 7 am flight from Pune to Ahmedabad extra special by surprising passengers with a mini Coldplay concert. This heartwarming gesture shared widely on social media, caught the attention of Coldplay fans, especially those from India, who wished they were flying with this thoughtful pilot before the band’s Ahmedabad concert.
Pradeep Krishnan, a pilot and video creator, shared the video on social media with the caption, "What an incredible group of passengers from Pune to Ahmedabad! So much energy at 7 AM - wow!” His post captured the excitement and enthusiasm of the passengers, adding to the charm of the surprise Coldplay performance.
The clip with the text message read, "No Coldplay tickets? No worries, we'll have our own concert in the sky—A Sky Full of Stars."
In the viral video, the pilot engages with passengers, asking, "How many of you are going to the Coldplay concert? How many of you have two extra tickets?" Krishnan’s lighthearted questions added to the fun atmosphere on the flight.
When a passenger mentioned having two extra tickets, Krishnan responded with a grin, saying, "You do? You actually do? Nice to meet you. We’re going to be very good friends today." His playful response brought even more warmth to the already lively atmosphere.
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"Now, we are going to celebrate this together," Krishnan said as passengers lit up their phone flashlights, turning the flight into a concert-like experience in anticipation of Coldplay’s much-awaited performances in Ahmedabad.
The video quickly went viral, amassing 6.5 million views as people praised the pilot’s heartwarming gesture. Many viewers were impressed by his creativity, while others shared their desire to fly with such a fun and thoughtful pilot. Let’s dive into the comment section to see how netizens are reacting to this viral moment.
One user wrote, "Everybody must appreciate this side of INDIGO too." "Wana be a passenger on your flight, so positive and fun onboard, love the way you welcome on board vibe," a second user added. "Wow, Incredible excellent marvelous beautiful!!#capt_pradeepkrishnan!!!! You only can pull this out… wish one day that I am able to fly in your route with you," a third user commented.
"How sweet Capt.?!!! Every time time I see your video feel jealous about the passengers who fly with you.. But really sorry for my mind. Awaiting for the time to fly with you as a passenger," added a fourth user. "What a cool pilot! I remember telling my boyfriend right after landing for the first show in Mumbai, that the pilot should’ve mentioned the Coldplay concert—it would’ve been such an epic way to kick-start the concert vibe!" added another user.