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Kudos: Southwest Surprises Spirit Pilot After He Misses Retirement Flight
A Spirit captain was supposed to operate his retirement flight the day the airline liquidated. Here's how Southwest stepped in to surprise him.
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03 May 2026 14:24
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A Spirit captain was supposed to operate his retirement flight the day the airline liquidated. Here's how Southwest stepped in to surprise him.
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- Source: One Mile at a Time
- Byline: Ben Schlappig
- Published: 03 May 2026 14:24
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