Southwest Airlines pilot takes final flight before retirement with his daughter as copilot in heartwarming moment

"Captain Curtis has been a mentor for me my entire life," his daughter Julia told passengers ...
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Southwest Airlines captain makes heartwarming final flight to Oakland with his daughter as co-pilot

It was a deeply meaningful flight on so many levels. A Southwest Airlines pilot makes a moving announcement ahead of joining ...

United pilot with ALS retires on final flight with his son in the pilot’s seat

After an ALS diagnosis, Captain Rob L. had to take an early retirement. He took his last flight with his son Daniel piloting ...
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Spirit Airlines pilot given emotional send-off from rival airline after retirement flight is cut amid shutdown

A Spirit Airlines pilot received a hero’s send-off with the help of a rival airline — and his first officer son — as his retirement flight was abruptly cut amid the carrier’s sudden shutdown. Capt.
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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 ...

9 Great Places to Retire if You Want Easy Airport Access

Some retirement destinations put major airline hubs within easy reach, while others offer smaller airports just minutes from home.