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He Left His Career To Travel With His Father, And Took Him On His 1st Flight At 80

In the viral video, men stated that he decided to use his time differently and began travelling with his 80-year old father.

by Tanvi Shrivastava
He Left His Career To Travel With His Father, And Took Him On His 1st Flight At 80
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/bhukkad_mussafir

The bond between a father and son can become even more special when ordinary moments become memories to cherish for a lifetime. Instagram user Shrikant Pandey recently shared a heartwarming glimpse of his journey travelling with his 80-year-old father, helping him fulfil travel dreams he had held onto for years.  Want to know more about it? Read on!

Viral Video Shows Men Travelling With 80-Year-Old Father

In a viral video, Shrikant revealed that he stepped away from his career after losing his mother to cancer. The experience, he said, made him realise that life is too short to keep postponing time with loved ones. He decided to use his time differently and began travelling with his father, taking him to places he had always wanted to visit.

In a video shared on Instagram, Shrikant documented a particularly special milestone as his father boarded an aeroplane for the first time. He also captured his father’s reaction as he saw the aircraft up close.

The video shows his father sitting by the window during the flight, taking in the view outside and seemingly enjoying the experience. In another video, Shrikant captured his reaction to seeing an aeroplane for the first time.

Sharing the emotional moment online, he wrote, “A dream which took 80 years to be true.”

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How Did Social Media React To It?

As soon as the video went viral, it struck a chord with social media users, many of whom shared their own wishes of taking their parents on a flight and travelling with them.

“Even I have the same dream to take my parents on a flight,” one user commented.

Another praised Shrikant, writing, “It is rare to find or nurture a son like him.”

Another wrote, “I’m feeling very happy, God bless you”.

“Such a sweet bond,” a third user wrote. Another user noticed a smaller but equally touching detail from the video, pointing out how the cabin crew greeted Shrikant’s father respectfully and how he responded with the same warmth.

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This is such a heartwarming video. What are your thoughts about this?

Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/bhukkad_mussafir

FAQs

Why did the video went viral?

The viral video showed a content creator taking his father on his first flight at the age of 80.

Why did Shrikant leave his job?

In a viral video, Shrikant revealed that he stepped away from his career after losing his mother to cancer.

What did the video showcases?

The video shows his father sitting by the window during the flight, taking in the view outside and seemingly enjoying the experience.

Tanvi Shrivastava | Sub-Editor

Tanvi Nalin Shrivastava is a Sub-Editor at Curly Tales with 5 years of experience in digital journalism and content creation, with expertise spanning beauty, food, travel, fashion and entertainment. She holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from the University of Mumbai. When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her reading, talking to the camera or just binge-watching rom-coms.

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First Published: September 21, 2026 1:31 PM