KOCHI:
Speaking of this initiative, Anup Manjeshwar, Head, Sales & Distribution, AirAsia India said, “AirAsia is happy to be a part of this initiative of Sonu Sood and help people in need get back to their loved ones.
Sood’s compassion and empathy with the plight of migrant workers has been inspiring and it has been a pleasure working with him to facilitate this fantastic initiative and give wings to the dreams of 147 women and 20 men who work with a clothing and stitching firm on today’s flight. At AirAsia, we have always taken pride in connecting people and destinations and to safely get these guests to their homes is another feather in our cap and testament to the AirAsia ethos ‘Now Everyone Can Fly’.
In reaching out to us, Sood has reinforced that especially in times like this, air travel remains the quickest, safest, most efficient and effective means of transport.”
Commenting on the initiative, Sonu Sood said, “When I decided to come forward in support of these migrant workers who have been stranded, all that I had in my mind was how I can help reunite them with their families and homes. I must thank AirAsia India for their immediate response and interest in supporting this endeavour. AirAsia India has been very appreciative that this Umeed Ki Udan may be the first flight for many of them. The Allstars of AirAsia who have been part of this journey have been true Covid warriors and have done everything possible to make the guests on board comfortable.”
Prashanto, Migrant Worker, added “We would like to thank Mr.Sonu Sood from the bottom of our hearts for making these arrangements for us to fly back home. Words aren’t enough for us to express our gratitude towards this gesture. All of us haven’t met our families for so many months. Our happiness has no bounds and we are thankful to AirAsia India for making this journey so special”.
