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Love Takes Flight: Chance Encounter on a Plane
3 May
Summary
- A flight attendant and passenger met on a plane in late 2023.
- They instantly connected, forgetting a planned blind date.
- The couple is now planning their wedding after a whirlwind romance.

In the fall of 2023, a flight between two cities became the setting for an unlikely romance. Flight attendant Brittany Hairston, 32, noticed passenger Angela Buckner, 28, immediately upon boarding, finding her a "tall goddess." Angela, en route for a blind date, was equally struck by Brittany, forgetting her original plans.
Their initial interaction on the plane, serving drinks and striking up a conversation, quickly led to exchanging phone numbers. Despite living in different cities, they maintained contact through texts and calls over the following months.
Brittany visited Angela in Wichita, Kansas, in December 2023. This visit, initially planned as brief, turned into an extended stay as Brittany realized her strong feelings for Angela.
By February 2024, their relationship had progressed significantly, with Angela proposing a romantic movie theater experience for their anniversary. The proposal, incorporating Brittany's favorite movie, "Dreamgirls," culminated in Angela asking Brittany to be her "forever."
Officially becoming a couple in spring 2024, they navigated a long-distance relationship between Wichita and New York City. They are now planning to move in together in Wichita within the next month and are preparing for their upcoming wedding.