Air India flight celebrates India’s T20 World Cup victory at 35,000 feet with tricolour lights – Watch viral video

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India secured their highly anticipated second T20 World Cup trophy in a thrilling final against South Africa, triumphing by a narrow 7-run margin under the leadership of captain Rohit Sharma. The victory marked the end of a 13-year wait, with India’s last ICC trophy lifted in 2011. Fans worldwide took to the streets in jubilation, praising the Men in Blue for their exceptional performance throughout the tournament.

Celebrations reached new heights aboard an Air India flight, where a viral video captured passengers’ elation upon learning of India’s win at 35,000 feet. A flight attendant’s announcement prompted applause and bathed the cabin in the Tricolour, capturing the euphoria of the moment.

“Big day for us,” Instagram user Sweta Gupta exclaimed as she shared the video. In the footage, a flight attendant informs passengers over the intercom about India’s victory over South Africa to claim the championship trophy. As her announcement ends, the video shows numerous passengers applauding and cheering in celebration.

The video, posted on social media, has accumulated close to 16 million views and one million likes. The comment sections brimmed with reactions from viewers. Interestingly, the video has been shared by 92,000 Instagram users.

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Similarly, onboard an Air Vistara flight bound for London, passengers eagerly followed the match via in-flight WiFi. Cheers erupted at 40,000 feet as India secured the T20 World Cup 2024. One passenger captured the joyous scene, highlighting the unique experience of celebrating a historic victory mid-flight.