Ad of the Day: A Kind, Curious British Airways Flight Attendant Falls in Love With India

SapientNitro's lovely long-form spot is inspired by a true story

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In this ad, British Airways gives us a simple, beautiful story about falling in love with India.

England and India have always had a complicated relationship, but British Airways just sent a love letter to India on Britain's behalf. It's the simple, true story of flight attendant Helena Flynn, whose generous nature led to a connection with an even more generous Indian grandmother.

The beautiful recounting comes courtesy of SapientNitro and Indian director Neeraj Ghaywan, whose debut film Masaan won two awards at the Cannes Film Festival last year.

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