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'Goodbye India': British couple's heartbreaking final posts go viral; 'magical experience' turned to plane crash horror

IndiaTimes Friday, 13 June 2025 ()
British national Jamie Meek's poignant 'goodbye India' post, shared just before boarding Air India flight AI171 from Ahmedabad, has gone viral following the tragic crash shortly after takeoff. Meek and his partner, Fiongal Greenlaw, were returning to London after a 'magical' trip. Their final recorded moments reflected on their experiences, capturing their excitement and gratitude before the ill-fated flight.
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