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Air India Crew Ties Rakhi to Passenger During Flight, Sparks Online Laughter
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 07:08 AM
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During a recent Air India flight, cabin crew surprised a male passenger by fastening a Rakhi around his wrist, prompting humorous reactions across social media.
On a recent Air India flight, cabin crew members performed an unexpected gesture by tying a Rakhi—a traditional brother‑sister thread—around the wrist of a male passenger while the aircraft was in the air. The act was meant as a light‑hearted nod to the upcoming Raksha Bandhan festival, which celebrates the bond between siblings.
The passenger, taken by surprise, smiled and posed for a quick photo that crew members shared on the airline’s internal social platform. No disruption to the flight schedule was reported, and the crew clarified that the gesture was purely symbolic and voluntary.
The incident quickly went viral after the photo was posted on public social media channels. Netizens flooded the post with jokes, memes, and congratulatory messages, many praising the airline’s playful spirit while others humorously warned other passengers to guard their wrists. Hashtags such as #AirIndiaRakhi and #RakhiOnBoard trended for several hours.
Air India has not issued an official statement regarding the incident, but the airline’s social media team responded to a few comments, thanking users for their enthusiasm and confirming that the crew’s action was intended to spread festive cheer.
The passenger, taken by surprise, smiled and posed for a quick photo that crew members shared on the airline’s internal social platform. No disruption to the flight schedule was reported, and the crew clarified that the gesture was purely symbolic and voluntary.
The incident quickly went viral after the photo was posted on public social media channels. Netizens flooded the post with jokes, memes, and congratulatory messages, many praising the airline’s playful spirit while others humorously warned other passengers to guard their wrists. Hashtags such as #AirIndiaRakhi and #RakhiOnBoard trended for several hours.
Air India has not issued an official statement regarding the incident, but the airline’s social media team responded to a few comments, thanking users for their enthusiasm and confirming that the crew’s action was intended to spread festive cheer.