A recent Emirates flight from Mumbai to Dubai operated with only one passenger on board, and everyone – from the pilot to the crew – was amazed by the unusual occurrence. The Boeing 777-300 could carry up to 360 passengers but other travellers either postponed or cancelled their plans owing to the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in India. The lone passenger on flight Ek501 -- Dubai-resident Bhavesh Javeri -- said he felt he had chartered the plane for his about three-hour journey.
In a video posted on his Facebook account, Bhavesh Javeri showed a detailed account of how it felt to be the sole passenger on a flight. He first identified himself to the camera and said, “I'm normally not the person who takes videos but today I felt special because I think I'm the only passenger on Emirates flight to Dubai from Bombay (sic).”He then recorded the near-empty Mumbai airport with only security personnel and the airline's staffer, who escorted Mr Javeri to the flight and asked him to have a “safe flight”. The crew waited for their only passenger and the moment he reached the entrance, they welcomed him aboard with a big round of applause.You can watch the video here.SINGLE passenger on board #360_seater #Mumbai_Dubai #Emirates flight!
— Rupin Sharma IPS (@rupin1992) May 25, 2021
This is like chartering a Boeing 777-300 for the price of economy class seat! pic.twitter.com/JM9st7TJEQ
The pilot then came to talk Mr Javeri. He said usually the crew do a big public announcement but since there's only one on this flight, he would do it himself.
“Thank you so much. I'm honoured to be the only one. I'm so happy and excited to be on this flight,” Mr Javeri told the pilot, who offered to give him a tour of the entire plane. “Just for you,” the pilot added.They then shook hands and the pilot assured Mr Javeri they have hand sanitisers on the plane. A crew member led the sole passenger through the interiors of the plane and the video showed only empty seats.
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