(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Love was in the air - literally! - as a woman proposed to her partner on an Emirates A380 flight from UK to UAE.

In a video clip posted by Emirates on social media on Friday, the couple can be seen serenaded by air hostesses on a Manchester to Dubai flight as they shared a drink on the Onboard Lounge, when the woman - Rachel - decided to surprise her partner, Daniel, by popping the question.

Holding out her hand with a ring, she asked him to marry her - and he said, "YES!."

Passengers cheered on the couple as they hugged while air hostesses showered them with rose petals, adding to the romantic scene on the A380 flight - 40,000 feet above ground.

Watch the touching proposal: Here's wishing Rachel and Daniel a happy life together.

Proposals on Gulf airlines In-flight proposals have become a popular trend in recent years - with a Royal Jordanian to his partner on a flight.

Earlier this year, a to propose to his partner on a Gulf airline that went viral.

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