Southwest Airlines pilot 'emotional' as he comes to cabin to make announcement
Southwest Airlines pilot 'emotional' as he comes to cabin to make announcement
Abigail NicholsonTue, July 14, 2026 at 9:46 AM UTC
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The Southwest Airlines pilot made an admission onboard -Credit:DaveAlan via Getty Images
A pilot onboard a Southwest Airlines plane became emotional after he came into the cabin to make an announcement to the passengers and crew onboard. Once travelers were on a the flight and found their assigned seats and got comfortable, two pilots emerged from the cockpit to address everyone on board.
Captain Svein shared that he was "very excited" about the upcoming flight as it was a "very special day" for him personally. He turned around and revealed that he had a brand new pilot flying alongside him who had "just finished training".
In the video, which was shared on social media by Southwest Airlines, the pilot said: "I'm very excited today is a very special day for me personally and I would like to use this moment to introduce to you our latest addition to Southwest Airlines pilot group.
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"She is right behind me, she just finished training and today is her very first day flying for Southwest Airlines.
"Just one more thing, she is my daughter."
The clip, which has racked up over half a million views on social media, captured the entire cabin erupting in applause and cheers following the father's announcement.
The dad added: "I'm so glad you folks are coming with us today to enjoy this little party. Thank you so much for flying Southwest Airlines thank you folks thank you."
Southwest Airlines, a major U.S. low-cost carrier based in Dallas, operates flights to over 100 destinations across 10 countries.
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Viewers who commented on the heartwarming video posted on Southwest Airlines' TikTok page were overjoyed for the father-daughter pair as they co-piloted their first flight together.
One commenter wrote: "The safest flight to be on, he has his most precious cargo at the helm with him."
Another added: "Probably his proudest dad moment for him, no doubt about it."
A third simply stated: "You should not make us cry."
While a fourth remarked: "The father has passed his legacy wings to his daughter on her first flight. As a qualified aviator, she'll make a fine captain of her own aircraft someday."
Southwest Airlines celebrated the occasion, saying: "Like father, like daughter! Hanna recently joined Southwest as a First Officer, following in the footsteps of her dad, Captain Svein.
"He inspired her to start flying at the age of 15, and she was immediately hooked. She made it her mission to one day fly alongside him!
"Just 8 years later, she accomplished that mission serving as her dad's First Officer on her very first Southwest flight. Welcome to the Southwest Family, Hanna!".
Source: “AOL Breaking”
