Heavy workload prevented Dubai-based worker Vasant Shetty from taking the ill-fated flight to Mangalore and he thanks God for it.
"It's all God's grace.I missed the flight and survived", Shetty, booked to travel on the Air India Express, said.
"My friend had booked the ticket for me. But due to heavy workload I could not take the flight. Upon learning about the crash, I was shocked. I thank God for saving me" Shetty said.
"I don't know what to say about the ill-fated passengers who were killed. I pray for them", he said.