An American Airlines pilot gave passengers an unforgettable flight before retiring. The pilot with 32 years of experience gave a speech that moved people on board to tears and then went viral on social media.
A video of pilot Jeff Fell’s final official address to passengers was published on TikTok. It was taken by one of the passengers on the Charlotte (North Carolina) – Chicago flight. In just a few days, the video received more than 3 million views and over 600 thousand likes.
It shows the pilot speaking to passengers over a loudspeaker, beginning with the words: “If I get a little emotional, please forgive me for that.” The man then reveals that there are members of his family on board who have decided to accompany him on his last flight.
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The pilot expressed gratitude to his family, and especially to his wife Julie.
“She built the foundation of our lives and our family. Her faith in God, wisdom, strength and love have guided our marriage and family over the years,” the man says.
The passengers who were in the cabin at that moment greeted Jeff’s speech with a real ovation. They circulated the video online, making the pilot a star. Internet users admitted that they were deeply touched by the words spoken by the pilot.
“I am the daughter of a pilot, and this video made me cry,” “His little script. Just imagine how he wrote this the night before the flight,” “32 years of safe landings. God bless him and all pilots,” users write.