Kerala Postal Circle released two special postal covers in Thiruvananthapuram on World Post Day, 9 October 2026. One honours Captain Smit Machchhar for courage and selfless service following the emergency aboard a Flydubai flight on 30 September.

Chief Postmaster General Amitabh Singh released the pilot’s cover, and Machchhar’s father participated by video conference. The same programme included a special cover recognising Safai Mitras and their contribution to public cleanliness. The releases formed part of the circle’s National Postal Week programme.