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An Emirates flight attendant has won over the internet with a sweet clip hugging her mom for the first time in almost a year.
Sharon Idone, 23, who is cabin crew for the Middle Eastern airline, hasn’t seen her Philippines-based mom in 10 months.
The joyous moment of them embracing was caught on camera with the TikTok clocking 25 million views in just one week.
“POV: You come home after 10 months,” Sharon captioned the clip.
She’s seen wearing the airline’s uniform, including its signature red hat, as she approaches her emotional mother who collapses into her arms crying and screaming with happiness.
“She never saw me in my uniform [and] what could be more special than to show up in it,” Sharon told one viewer in the comments section.
“I wanted to give her a full experience.”
It has attracted more than 13,000 comments with many in awe over the reunion.
“We’re all crying,” one user wrote.
“I’m so excited and proud of her,” said another stranger.
A third added: “She made every little girl in that town that day realise that dreams do come true.”
“I was proud of her even though I didn’t contribute to her education,” said another.
Working for the airline, whether you are a pilot or flight attendant, means you must relocate to Dubai if you are not already living in the city.
Some flight attendants have spoken out about the perks working for the Middle Eastern carrier including a tax-free salary and other travel benefits.
According to the airline’s website, the approximate base salary for Grade II Economy Class is AED 4,980 per month ($1,356).
The joyous moment of them embracing was caught on camera with the TikTok clocking 25 million views in just one week.
The flying pay is $18.95 per hour based on an average of 80-100 hours a month.
This means the average monthly pay amounts to $3,060.
Cabin crew are given allowances to spend in each country they visit on what they like.
As for meal allowances for night stops, they are credited to the salary in arrears the following month.
Hotel accommodation, as well as transport to and from the airport, is also provided by the company.
Some flight attendants have spoken out about the perks working for the Middle Eastern carrier including a tax-free salary and other travel benefits.
Sharon, who relocated to the city from the Philippines since joining the airline, often shares clips of her life as an Emirates flight attendant, including the various cities she gets to visit.
A recent clip shows her reaction to seeing the Eiffel Tower for the very first time during a stopover in Paris.
The 23-year-old, who is of Filipino and Italian heritage, last year won the Miss Summit International pageant, beating 34 other candidates from different countries.
She also took out five other categories, including Best in National Costume, Best in Swimsuit and People’s Choice Award.
Sharon is also an actress.
She won ‘Outstanding Performance by an actress in a leading role’ in Waiting Shed, a short-film that featured in the 30th Filipino Arts & Cinema, International (FACINE) Festival in 2023.(Newyork Post)
