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Spirit Airlines pilot holds retirement party on Southwest flight

A Spirit Airlines pilot’s last scheduled flight was disrupted when the airline shut down, leading to an impromptu retirement party.
WHO: Tony Dokoupil
WHAT: Impromptu retirement party aboard a Southwest flight after Spirit shut down the pilot’s last flight
WHEN: May 4, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The airline shut down the pilot’s last commercial flight.
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