Sky is the limit! It is a historic moment for the country and the world. Air India’s longest direct route flight with the all-women pilot team landed at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru from San Francisco, flying over the North Pole and covering a distance of about 16,000 kilometres. It took almost 17 hours for the team to reach Bengaluru. The women have scripted history with their outstanding achievement. As they successfully made their landing, people have taken to Twitter to congratulate the team. Women empowering quotes, messages, pictures of the all-women pilot team and more are all surfaced on the microblogging platform. Netizens cannot contain their excitement, and neither can we!

“Today, we created world history by not only flying over the North Pole but also by having all women pilots who successfully did it. We are extremely happy and proud to be part of it. This route has saved 10 tonnes of fuel,” Captain Zoya Aggarwal, who was commanding the flight was quoted in reports. She was joined by Captain Thanmai Papagari, Captain Akansha Sonaware and Captain Shivani Manhas. They have completed a landmark journey, and Air India took to its Twitter page sharing pictures of the celebratory and proud moment.

Air India's Tweet!

Welcome Home!

The all-women pilot team of Air India started their flights from San Francisco (SFO) and reached Bengaluru on January 11, covering the distance of about 16,000 kilometres. Their victory is celebrated by the country. It is a moment to cherish and celebrate the women professionals of Indian civil aviation for creating history.

Twitter is Happy and Proud!

Congratulations to the Team!

Sky is the Limit!

The Boeing 777-200LR, which will be used for this historic flight, has a seating capacity of 238, and currently stands wholly booked. Flying over the North Pole is extremely technical, and one needs skill and experience. They did it exceptionally well. Besides, Captain Zoya is also the youngest woman pilot to fly a Boeing-777 in 2013.

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