Man shares relic of Air India spoon his desi grandfather collected during frequent trips

In a tweet that sparked nostalgia among Indian netizens, a man shared a picture of a steel spoon engraved with the logo of Air India. According to the tweet, the man's grandfather collected the spoon during his frequent trips to Delhi as a barrister. The user posted pictures of both the front and back of the spoon, revealing that it was manufactured by a Japanese company called Nakazato.

The tweet received many reactions from Indian users who shared similar experiences of collecting airline cutlery during their travels. One user even shared a photo of six such Air India spoons, suggesting that "borrowing" cutlery from the airline was a common practice among Indian flyers in the past.




Interestingly, Air India used to offer a variety of spoons to its passengers back in the day. One user commented that collecting cutlery from the airline was a way to get "full value" for the ticket price.

It seems that for many Indians, collecting airline cutlery was a way to take a piece of luxury travel home with them. As the original tweet suggests, even hotel toiletries are often seen as souvenirs to be cherished and used in daily life. For those who grew up during the heyday of Air India's international travel, these spoons are a symbol of a time when air travel was a luxury that only a select few could afford.

FAQs

Q1.When was Air India founded?
Air India was founded in 1932.

Q2.Who manufactured Air India spoons?
According to the tweet, the spoons were manufactured by a Japanese company called Nakazato.