I’d like to share with you the most meaningful
experience I’ve had in my 2+ years of flying.
While boarding our flight from Nigeria last
night, the man you see in this picture was
seated in an aisle seat. As I walked by him, he
waived me down and after I approached, he
said “I must go to the toilet to relieve myself.”
I said “Ok, sir, the toilet is right behind you,”
pointing towards the bathrooms near the back
galley. He repeated his request, but this time
he was motioning both hands towards his lap
and politely said “but I need to go to the
toilet, please.”
I assumed he was just reiterating his need to
pee, so I again pointed towards the aft
bathroom. He continued to motion towards
his lap, but this time he grabbed his seat belt.
It hit me; he had placed his seat belt on, but
had no idea how to lift the buckle to release
the belt! I apologized for not having
understood, smiled, and showed him how to
release his seatbelt. I shared this story with
the crew shortly after and we were all humbled
by the experience. But the story doesn’t end
here.
Throughout the 12 hour flight, the man was as
nice and generous as could be. He was smiling,
enjoying the meals and entertainment, while
always offering a genuine “thank you.”
In the last hour of the flight, he came to the
back galley and was just looking around in
awe, fascinated by the plane. He and I began
to talk…
In his decades of living, today was this man’s
first time in an airplane, his first time seeing a
seatbelt, and his first time leaving his small
village. As a mathematics and geography
teacher, he’d always dreamed of visiting the
United States. So he saved money his entire
life so that one day he could purchase a flight,
a new suit, and a camera.
Today was that day, and today I had the
distinct honor of being able to serve him on
the first leg of that journey.
I’m moved to tears that I could be so lucky to
meet this man. Of the thousands of
passengers I’ve ever served, of the rich and
famous, successful and powerful, frequent
travelers and million milers, serving this one
man – in coach – was the greatest honor I’ve
had as a Flight Attendant.

Great experience!......... But Op Popfair, are you a white guy? If not, its only proper you acknowledge the source and if yes, you cool man! Both you and the man look cool in your suit and coat!(No pun intended!!)

I love this..

I am moved to tears with you when I see people's ultimate dreams come true..

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But tha man resemble thinubu na

Aaawwww. Nice one.

dangote7510:
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its so obvious it is and I neva said its mine, I just shared....so y is it ur own headache...shoro niyen?