A 96-year-old woman, apprehensive about flying, received comfort from a compassionate “flight angel” seated next to her.
Megan Ashley, a passenger nearby, observed the situation and shared it on Facebook.
She was on a Southwest flight from San Diego (SAN) to Nashville (BNA)
when she noticed a 96-year-old woman who hadn’t flown in 15 years.
The elderly woman asked to hold her neighbor’s hand as the plane ascended,
and held him tightly during moments of turbulence.
The man, whose name is still unknown,
was considerate and generous throughout the entire journey,
and even after landing.
Ashley detailed his actions.
This gentleman, I must say,
willingly took her hand,
allowed her to hold onto him,
eased her fears by speaking to her and clarifying everything that was occurring,
and simply was that unfamiliar person there for her.
He instinctively knew just what to do for the whole flight to assist.
He helped her stand to use the restroom
and carefully watched her walk down the aisle.
It made me smile the entire flight as he reassured her.
This man was her airborne guardian.
He carried her bag,
assisted her in disembarking the plane and into the wheelchair,
and when she became disoriented wondering where her daughter had gone (she referred to her as her sister),
he remained with her until she reunited with her daughter, who had been separated from her.
It’s such a wonderful act of kindness.
I hope I can also assist someone in a similar fashion one day.
I started my day by reading two uplifting accounts
to remind myself that not all news is bad.
Despite the occasional incidents involving inebriated flight attendants
or disruptive passengers,
there are countless narratives of empathy and affection
from both flight attendants and travelers.
These inspiring stories have brightened my day,
and I hope they bring cheer to yours as well!
If this heartwarming story resonated with you,
share it with others
and help spread kindness collectively.