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Grieving Comedian Finds Solace in Compassionate Flight Attendant's Kindness
23 Oct
Summary
- Aditi Mittal shared a memory of an Air India flight attendant comforting her in 2017
- Mittal was grieving her father's sudden death during an emergency flight from London to Mumbai
- The flight attendant, Preeti, encouraged Mittal to share funny stories about her father
On October 23, 2025, stand-up comedian Aditi Mittal shared a touching memory of an Air India flight attendant who comforted her during one of the most difficult moments of her life. In 2017, Mittal had been performing in London when she received the devastating news of her father's sudden death. Grief-stricken, she booked the earliest possible flight back to Mumbai.
During the journey, the flight attendant named Preeti noticed Mittal's distress and offered quiet but heartfelt support. Sensing something was wrong, Preeti took extra care to comfort Mittal, checking in on her frequently and offering drinks to help ease her through the journey. When Mittal remained quietly emotional, sitting in her seat and trying to hold back tears, Preeti gently approached her and asked if she wanted to share anything that might help ease the weight on her heart.
Mittal then explained that she was returning to India after the sudden loss of her father and was deeply saddened. In response, Preeti showed remarkable empathy, suggesting that every time she walked by during the flight, Mittal could share one funny story about her father, offering a small but powerful way to process her grief. Mittal was so eager to talk about her father that she started writing down his "goofiest moments" in her notebook, creating a cherished repository of memories.
Mittal concluded her video with a warm Diwali wish for Preeti, expressing gratitude for her kindness during a difficult time. Her heartfelt post resonated widely online, with hundreds of users applauding the Air India flight attendant for her compassion and thoughtful gesture.
