American Airlines pilot shares last flight with co-pilot daughter, honoured by passengers with heartwarming send-off
Hindustan TimesA touching moment unfolded aboard an American Airlines flight as a retiring pilot shared his last journey to Miami with his daughter as co-pilot. Introducing her with pride, he said, “I am lucky enough to have my daughter on board as my co-pilot.” A memorable goodbye As the flight reached its destination, the celebrations continued with a ceremonial guard of honour for the retiring pilot, signifying the end of a remarkable aviation journey. What a beautiful way to retire!” Another shared, “The bond between father and daughter makes this even more special.” “32 years of flying – what an incredible achievement!” wrote a third. Others chimed in with sentiments like, “This video gave me goosebumps,” and, “It’s not every day you see a family legacy like this in action.” Many expressed admiration for the pilot’s dedication and the symbolic passing of the torch to his daughter, with one comment summing it up perfectly: “A career well-flown, and the future in safe hands.”
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