A touching moment unfolded aboard an IndiGo flight from Chennai to Coimbatore as pilot Pradeep Krishnan flew his family, including his grandparents and mother, for the first time. Before take-off, Krishnan made a heartfelt announcement, sharing with passengers that his grandfather, who once ferried him on a TVS50 moped, was now flying with him. His emotional mother wiped away tears as passengers applauded the scene. Krishnan encouraged passengers to greet his grandfather, who stood and folded his hands in gratitude. Sharing the video on Instagram, Krishnan called it the “biggest flex” of his career, describing it as a dream come true for any pilot.

This isn't the first time he's made headlines in 2018, he flew his mother and grandmother on their first-ever flight after they waited years for him to pilot them. The heartwarming video has gone viral, touching thousands across social media with its display of familial pride and love.