Little boy reunited with lost best friend thanks to major airline

A teddy’s turbulent trip has come to a thrilling conclusion after the bear was accidentally left behind on a flight home.

The major airline kept those invested in the bear’s journey updated on social media. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

A major Australian airline has reunited a little boy with his furry friend less than a day after posting a call-out to social media.

Virgin Australia discovered a lost little bear on a recent flight to Perth, taking to Facebook on Monday to help the toy find its way home.

“We’re sure there’s a beary upset little one at home missing their furry friend,” the post read.

“If you’ve (flown) to Perth recently and seem to have lost one of your pack while travelling, this cuddly (bear) has been on quite the adventure and is ready for a snuggle with its best friend.”

The bear was left behind on a flight to Perth. Picture: Facebook

The airline took to social media to try find the bear’s owner. Picture: Facebook

The bear, however, was put to work – pictured adopting several different roles aboard the aircraft. It was a flight attendant donned in Virgin’s signature purple, red and white scarf, and was even snapped atop the controls in the plane’s cockpit.

Aussies took to the comments section to try to hunt down the bear’s owner while also expressing their gratitude to the airline.

The bear clocked in as a flight attendant during his journey home. Picture: Facebook

The bear was also granted cockpit access. Picture: Facebook

“Soooo lovely that you have gone to this effort to reunite (the) bear with his person! Our son lost his blankey when we flew from London and never got reunited …” one person said.

“This is the kindest thing I’ve seen anyone (in Australia) do for someone else in a very long time!!” said another.

Several hours after making the post, Virgin gave everyone the update they had been waiting for.

“We think we have found this little one’s family!” the airline said.

“Mission to reunite is underway!”

Firmly strapped in its seat, the bear began its journey home.

On Monday evening, Virgin put an end to the suspense with a big reveal.

The teddy was at last reunited with its owner, Harry. Picture: Facebook

“The update you’ve all been waiting for!” the airline said.

“Meet Harry, Teddy’s beary happy little owner!

“We’re sure Teddy will be getting lots of snuggles tonight.”

The comments section was flooded with celebratory messages from community members following the bear’s journey who were stoked to see a happy ending to the teddy’s turbulent trip.

Originally published as Little boy reunited with lost best friend thanks to major airline