Man at Sharjah airport forgets to pay bill, here’s what happened next

Sharjah: A passenger flying out of Sharjah International Airport received an unexpected gesture of goodwill after realising mid-flight that he had forgotten to pay for his meal at a terminal restaurant, a move that sparked a wave of kindness from others.

In a video shared spontaneously, the traveller addressed airport staff, asking them to contact him so he could settle the bill upon his return. But before he landed, the Sharjah Airport Authority had already taken care of it. “I was ready to pay as soon as I got back,” the passenger said, “Instead, they called me and told me the bill was already paid.”

He added that even after the gesture, other airport staff continued reaching out — offering to pay the amount themselves. He thanked them for their kind gesture.

The story has since drawn praise online as a small but powerful example of everyday kindness.