Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight were moved to tears as the pilot, Captain Svein, shared a heartwarming announcement before takeoff. Just before departure, the two pilots emerged from the cockpit to address the passengers and crew, revealing that a new pilot had just completed training and was flying for the first time with Southwest Airlines.

In a video shared by Southwest Airlines on social media, Captain Svein introduced the new pilot who happened to be his daughter. The passengers erupted into applause and cheers upon hearing the news, creating a celebratory atmosphere onboard.

The touching moment garnered widespread attention on social media, with over half a million views of the video. Comments flooded in, expressing joy for the father-daughter duo embarking on their first flight together as co-pilots. Many remarked on the special bond between the two pilots and the pride felt by Captain Svein as he shared this milestone with his daughter.

Southwest Airlines, a prominent U.S. low-cost carrier based in Dallas, operates flights to over 100 destinations across 10 countries. The airline highlighted the inspiring story of Hanna, the new pilot, who followed in her father’s footsteps to join Southwest as a First Officer. Hanna’s journey from being inspired by her father to flying alongside him exemplifies a remarkable aviation legacy being passed down from one generation to the next.