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Southwest Airlines captain makes heartwarming final flight to Oakland with his daughter as co-pilot
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Sharon Song , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this heartwarming story are available from KTVU FOX 2 News, providing more insight into the captain's final flight and its significance.
A Southwest Airlines captain recently made his final flight before retirement, and it was a special one. The flight landed in Oakland, and what made it particularly meaningful was that his daughter joined him in the cockpit as co-pilot. The captain's announcement ahead of the flight was emotional, making the experience even more memorable.
Further details about this heartwarming story are available from KTVU FOX 2 News, providing more insight into the captain's final flight and its significance.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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