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Virgin cabin manager's in-flight karaoke performance goes viral online

A Virgin Australia cabin manager sang to passengers on a domestic flight and charmed thousands online.

David Hammond is a cabin manager on Virgin Australia flight VA736 from Gold Coast to Melbourne. Hammond picked up the in-flight intercom and serenaded passengers with Tina Turner's 1984 hit What's Love Got to Do With It?

Passengers on Thursday's flight clapped along, swayed and joined in as Hammond belted out the song. Some passengers in view appeared disengaged, while others swayed, clapped and joined in.

Several travellers filmed the moment and the video was shared on Instagram by an account called Due Baci Publishing. The post described Hammond as an absolute icon and praised his passion and positive energy.

Virgin Australia replied with a lighthearted comment.

David Hammond
Cabin manager
Gold Coast to Melbourne
Flight route
What's Love Got to Do With It
Song

Why it mattersA genuine moment of someone finding joy in their work and brightening travellers' days, which resonates online.

AustraliaAn Australian airline staff member's performance became a viral social media moment celebrating workplace enthusiasm.

✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 4 h ago

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