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Mumbai Chef Surprises IndiGo Cabin Crew With Packed Meals; Video Wins Hearts

In the video, Payal and her son, Soham, can be seen at the airport with bags full of salads and other treats.

by Ashmeet Guliani
Mumbai Chef Surprises IndiGo Cabin Crew With Packed Meals; Video Wins Hearts
Cover Image Courtesy: The Simply Salad/ Instagram

Recently, a chef from Mumbai and her son surprised the IndiGo cabin crew with food boxes on their Rajkot-bound flight. The sweet gesture not only made the staff on the flight happy but also drew positive reactions online. Many people highlighted that cabin crew members work hard to make passengers comfortable and deserve such thoughtful gestures in return. Here’s what happened.

Mumbai Chef Thanks IndiGo Crew With Fresh Salad Boxes On Flight 

 

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Payal Pathak is a Mumbai-based chef and the founder of The Simply Salad. They recently took to their Instagram page to share how their founder surprised the IndiGo crew with fresh salad boxes from her brand to thank them for the amazing care they showed her on her last flight with the airline to Coimbatore. So, instead of just saying thank you, the founder came up with this sweet gesture.

In the video, Payal and her son, Soham, can be seen at the airport with bags full of salads and other treats. The mother-son duo then make their way down the aircraft aisle before handing packed salad meals to the flight attendants. The text on the video reads, “A mother pampering the crew members as they fly far from home.”

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Heartwarming Gesture Wins The Internet

The video shows the cabin crew accepting the meal boxes and thanking her. One of them even says, “That is so sweet of you.” And honestly, we agree. The heartwarming video has gone viral on social media and has received wholesome reactions from netizens too.

One user wrote, “Hats off to you both”, while another commented, “Someone’s definitely having the best shift today.” A third user even wrote, “So refreshing to watch”. And yes, at a time when negative news often makes headlines, such wholesome gestures can truly brighten someone’s day. These kinds of updates can really make anyone smile, right? Another user even wrote, “Instagram recommended the right reel today.” 

Have you seen this viral video?

Cover Image Courtesy: The Simply Salad/ Instagram

FAQs

Why is the Mumbai chef on the IndiGo flight going viral?

She surprised the IndiGo cabin crew with meal boxes as a thank-you gesture.

Who is the Mumbai chef in the viral IndiGo video?

She is Payal Pathak, the founder of The Simply Salad.

Is IndiGo a good airline?

Yes, IndiGo is considered a good Indian airline. It is popular for its extensive domestic network and affordable fares.

Ashmeet Guliani

A coffee lover at heart, Ashmeet is a writer who enjoys exploring new cafes, hidden gems and bookstores. When not working, she’s usually found with a book in hand, cafe-hopping, or spending time with dogs.

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First Published: July 17, 2026 3:48 PM