A touching video that captures the sweet and unexpected reunion of two best friends onboard a commercial flight has quickly gone viral, winning hearts across social media platforms. The footage shows a Qatar Airways cabin crew member greeting her best friend, who was an ordinary passenger on the flight.
The flight attendant, identified as Kubra Turcan, originally shared the video on her Instagram with the simple, yet profound, caption: “See? Beauty arrives even when you’re not looking.”
The Emotional Reunion
The video is framed with a text overlay that perfectly sums up the moment: “POV: You board the flight and your bestie is the one greeting you.”
The clip highlights the duo’s genuine happiness and closeness, with the two friends repeatedly hugging each other at the aircraft door. In a particularly sweet and intimate gesture, Turcan is seen adjusting and fixing her friend’s hijab before service begins.
The Cabin Crew Member Behind the Smile
Kubra Turcan’s background is as interesting as the viral clip. According to her online biography, she is from Turkey and holds a degree from Middle East Technical University. She initially started her career as a sales representative in 2012 and even interned as a microbiologist in Istanbul in 2017. However, she transitioned into aviation, joining Qatar Airways in 2019, where she has worked for the past six years and currently lives in Doha.
Turcan previously reflected on her challenging move to a new country, writing on Facebook: “People often ask, ‘Were you scared to move to another country?’ But what I remember most is the feeling on that very first night, the mix of excitement, uncertainty, and courage it took to start over in a new place.”
Overwhelming Social Media Response
The moment quickly became a sensation online, being reposted by popular pages under the tag “Friendship goals at 30,000 feet!”
The public reaction was overwhelmingly positive, with thousands of individuals reacting with heart emoticons and sharing personal stories of their own close friendships. Turcan acknowledged the overwhelming response, commenting on a repost, “Thank you so much for sharing.”