When the 96-year-old grandma confessed her fear of flying, the “flight angel” who was sitting next to her offered support.
Sitting across the aisle, passenger Megan Ashley witnessed the event and uploaded a video on Facebook. She observed a 96-year-old woman who hadn’t flown in 15 years while on the Southwest from San Diego (SAN) to Nashville (BNA).
The old woman asked to hold her seatmate’s hand till takeoff and offered him a firm hug as the plane began to bump. The unidentified guy showed kindness and generosity both during and after the excursion. Ashely clarified what he had done:
I began the day with two motivational stories to demonstrate that not all news is bad. There are several stories of customers and flight attendants showing love and compassion to each inebriated or disruptive passenger. My day is getting better, in part because of these heartwarming stories. I hope your day goes well too!