Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon, a philanthropist and Grammy-winning musician, and sister of former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, expressed her appreciation for Air India in a recent post.
Chandrika Tandon Applauds Air India for Exceptional Service on NYC-Mumbai Flight
Philanthropist and Grammy-winning musician Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon recently had a memorable experience flying with Air India from New York to Mumbai. So impressed was she with the journey that she took to Facebook to share her appreciation in a post that quickly gained attention online.

Tandon, an Indian-American businesswoman and the sister of former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, described her flight on AI 116 as “fantastic.” She praised the airline’s crew for their “warmth, grace, and hospitality,” calling it “the very best of the spirit of India.” A special highlight of her journey was a surprise dessert plate presented by the cabin crew, which she referred to as the “unexpected piece de resistance.”
The post drew a wave of positive responses from social media users. One commented, “Agreed! Nothing like our very own Air India,” while another noted, “Nice to notice that someone speaks good about Air India.”