Watch a Spirit pilot's impromptu retirement celebration after airline shutters

A Spirit pilot received an impromptu retirement party from a different airline after what would have been his final flight was canceled.

Beloved United Airlines pilot Capt. Jolanda Witvliet honored upon retirement

A beloved United Airlines pilot stationed in Chicago received a very special sendoff into retirement this weekend.

Retiring Spirit pilot whose final flight was canceled gets tribute from competitor airline

A Southwest crew honored Spirit Airlines Capt. Jon Jackson with a surprise water cannon salute and champagne after his retirement flight was canceled by the budget carrier's shutdown.

Retiring Spirit pilot has impromptu celebration after his final career flight was canceled due to airline’s closure

"This is a sad day and you guys made it incredible, so thank you so much," Captain Jon Jackson said ...
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Retiring Spirit pilot ‘overwhelmed’ by rival airline’s tribute after his final flight was canceled

BALTIMORE (CNN) - After a Spirit Airlines pilot’s retirement flight was canceled, staff from a rival airline came together to ensure he got a proper send-off. Captain Jon Jackson’s retirement flight ...