‘Hats off to pilot’: Netizens react as Air India Express plane lands safely

A major accident was averted when a Sharjah-bound Air India Express flight landed safely at Tiruchirapalli airport after circling in air space for two hours on Friday. In one of the videos from the airport, Air India Express flight passengers can be seen clapping and cheering after the pilot managed to land the aeroplane safely.
During the incident, the airport was put on alert mode and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) was constantly monitoring the situation.
“The Air India Express Flight IX 613 from Tiruchirapalli to Sharjah has landed safely at Tiruchirapalli airport. DGCA was monitoring the situation. The landing gear was opening. The flight has landed normally. The airport was put on alert mode,” the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement.
Soon after the confirmation of safe landing of the Air India Express flight at Tiruchirapalli airport, social media was flooded with videos from the airport and appreciation for the pilot who handled the emergency situation with finesse. 
One of the users on X shared the video of the incident and wrote, “Hats off and massive respect to the pilot, first officer, cabin crew and the air traffic controller on safely getting the plant to land. They deserve recognition for this amazing job!”