Sharjah: A passenger flying out of Sharjah International Airport experienced an unexpected act of kindness after realizing mid-flight that he had forgotten to pay for his meal at a restaurant located in the airport terminal—a moment that inspired a wave of goodwill from others.

In a spontaneously recorded video, the traveler reached out to airport personnel, requesting they contact him so he could settle the unpaid bill upon his return. However, before his flight even landed, the Sharjah Airport Authority had already covered the cost of the meal. “I was prepared to pay as soon as I returned,” the passenger explained, “But instead, they contacted me and informed me that the bill had already been taken care of.”

He further shared that even after learning of the kind gesture, multiple airport employees continued to reach out to him, offering to pay the amount themselves. He expressed his gratitude to them for their kindness.

The incident has since been widely appreciated online, celebrated as a simple yet powerful illustration of everyday compassion and kindness.