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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Isabel Keane

Delta pilot calms flyers nervous about shutdown chaos with heartwarming ‘ice cream’ promise

A Delta pilot has gone viral for his reassuring message to travelers during a recent flight. Many travelers have heightened concerns as air traffic controllers go without pay now for over 40 days, and after a UPS cargo plane had a fiery crash last week, killing 14 people - (TikTok @sisterhoodwomentravelers)

A Delta Air Lines pilot has gone viral for his soothing message to travelers nervous to fly as the government shutdown continues to wreck havoc across the nation’s airports.

In the viral clip, which has gained over 10 million views since it was shared on TikTok on Saturday, the captain tells passengers that he promised to get his young daughter ice cream upon his return — vowing “absolutely nothing” would stop him from delivering on that promise.

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