In Auckland, New Zealand, a delayed flight and a lost bag nearly thwarted Yashraj Chhabra’s airport proposal to Riiya Shukla. However, Chhabra managed to execute his plan flawlessly, asking Shukla to marry him exactly as he had envisioned for the past month. Shukla described the moment as “pretty magical,” according to CNN.
During this particular trip, Shukla, who resides in Melbourne, Australia, was traveling to Auckland to visit her long-distance boyfriend, Chhabra, as she often does. However, the circumstances were more stressful and exciting than usual. Shukla’s flight on August 18 was canceled, but fortunately, she was able to book another flight later that day. Heavy traffic nearly caused her to miss the new flight, and upon her arrival in New Zealand, she discovered that her luggage was missing.
Nevertheless, Chhabra’s determination was unwavering. He confessed to CNN that he had spent an entire month meticulously planning the perfect airport proposal. Inspired by Shukla’s favorite Bollywood films, which often featured couples reuniting at the airport, Chhabra felt compelled to incorporate this theme into his proposal. Furthermore, since they were in a long-distance relationship, airports held significant meaning for them. Chhabra coordinated with both Shukla’s and his own families to gather at the airport to witness the proposal. With the family standing behind him, Chhabra dropped to one knee.
Chhabra reached out to Laura Platts, the Auckland Airport communications manager, for assistance in realizing his other grand idea: proposing to Shukla through the airport’s PA system. Platts gladly helped bring Chhabra’s vision to life.
Despite the meticulous planning and attention to detail, Shukla remained unaware of what was about to unfold as she disembarked. Ready to file a complaint about her lost luggage at the customer service counter, Shukla was persuaded by her family to meet them in the arrivals hall. She eventually obliged and was left stunned by what awaited her.
In a video posted by Auckland Airport, viewers can witness the heartwarming proposal. Chhabra knelt down, holding an engagement ring, while their family members stood behind him, holding signs that spelled out “Will you marry me?” The airport’s loudspeaker played a pre-recorded message of Chhabra’s proposal to Shukla.
Chhabra’s voice resounded through the loudspeaker as he said, “Attention Riiya Shukla, you are hearing my voice because I really need to talk to you. Every minute that we have spent together has been the most amazing moments of my life. So I have something really important to ask you. Will you marry me?”
Overwhelmed with emotions, Shukla joyfully accepted Chhabra’s proposal, and he slipped the ring onto her finger. Surrounded by their loved ones, the couple shared an enchanting moment.
“I tend to get lost in his eyes, and as romantic as this sounds, it’s actually true. I do. For a while, it just felt like it was just us. Then, all of our family and friends came, and they all hugged us,” Shukla shared with CNN, describing the magical experience of their airport engagement.
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