Why social media users applauding Civil Aviation Minister and AirAsia?

Civil Aviation Minister Jayant Sinha was on his way to Ranchi from Delhi on an AirAsia flight on November 20. As Sinha had already booked a South Indian meal he was refused to have a specific food item he asked for. After which the minister paid for his snacks without saying anything. A user on the same flight shared the incident on social media after which people appreciated the flight for not being biased.