A special joy flight experience was organized by Air  India Express, in collaboration with Tata Steel Foundation, for children from Masti Ki  Pathshala, Jamshedpur. This aimed to bring alive the wonder, joy, and magic of the  current festive season. Curated as a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many, the  initiative also marks the beginning of a partnership between Air India Express and  Tata Steel Foundation to create meaningful opportunities for children and  communities. 

Around 150 children, accompanied by their teachers and facilitators from the  Foundation, were hosted for a carefully curated aviation experience in Ranchi. The day  began early in the morning, with children being picked up from the campuses of  Masti Ki Pathshala in Jamshedpur and transported by bus to Birsa Munda Airport,  Ranchi. 

Upon arrival, the children had a pre-flight interaction with pilots and cabin crew  members of Air India Express. The session offered the children a rare opportunity to  interact with aviation professionals, ask questions, and dream bigger about the  future. The children embarked on a 45-minute joy flight, the first-ever flight for most,  offering them a safe, inspiring and unforgettable introduction to the world of aviation.  The experience was complemented with an in-flight meal, adding to the excitement  of their first flight. Tata Steel Foundation supported the initiative by providing the  venue and food arrangements at ITI Tamar. 

Commenting on the Joy Flight, Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express,  said,

“We are pleased to collaborate with the Tata Steel Foundation in offering a first flight experience to children from Masti Ki Pathshala. Seeing the excitement and  sense of wonder in their eyes is a powerful reminder of the impact such moments can  have. Experiences like these reinforce that aviation is not only about connecting  places, but also about the wonders and excitement of travel”  

Speaking on the occasion, Sourav Roy, CEO, Tata Steel Foundation, said:

“The joy  flight captured the spirit of Christmas by igniting imagination, confidence and hope  in young minds. Through this collaboration, we are grateful to have enabled a first ever flying experience that opens new horizons for children of Masti ki Pathshala. This  also marks the beginning of partnerships with Air India Express through which we  aim to create multiple opportunities of engagement and growth for communities.”

This initiative underscores a shared commitment towards creating meaningful  connections and sets the foundation for continued collaboration between Air India  Express and Tata Steel Foundation in the years ahead, working together to inspire,  uplift, and empower young lives.