1st All African American Female Flight Crew

Thursday, February 12, 2009. ASA Airlines Flight 5202 from Atlanta to Nashville and flight 5106 from Nashville back to Atlanta.
The crew included CPT Rachelle Jones, FO Stephanie Grant, FA's Robin Rogers and Diana Galloway!

[@Peacockdiversity]

I am so proud of you ladies Taking our African American history to a new level of things that we can do even if it happen by chance. God works all things together for good. Thanks so much for putting this story on youtube and sharing with us this great moment; since a whole lot of our African American history has been left out of the traditional American History books surely by accident lol; which is why it is important to us to document our own historical moments. Go ahead sistas, I salute you ladies. May God continue to bless you all.

[@DavidJSmith-hl6kb]

YOU GO MY SISTER'S, When I was in the USAF I was stationed at Cannon AFB, NM, were there was a African American Female Pilot who came there after I had left the Base. Her name is Maj. Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell, she was in the 555th Fighter Squadron, flying the F-16 Falcons and she was the First African American Female Fighter Pilot in the United States Air Force! BTW...I have a African American co-worker friend who's Daughter is also a Private Jet Pilot...God Bless...you all!

[@davidcarroll1955]

Good job ladies. My daughter would like to be a pilot someday. You are all inspiring!

[@spiritofcolorado4285]

As a middle-aged white man living in Colorado, I think this is a great, inspiring story for everyone world-wide. Congratulations to this flight crew, I'd fly with you ladies any day.

[@jazzypilot16]

Congratulations to my African American Sisters on this historic flight!

[@MrKaitland]

Sisters??? I'm not flying PC airways BROTHER. I'll fly whose most qualified.

[@fatimaahmad1257]

J. Ashurst I only like the two pilots

[@dismaldog]

Lovely!!!-would love to have been on that plane.Congrats.

[@dheyes803]

So excited to see this story in real-time. I have only seen these professional, talented, beautiful and STRONG women in a magazine article. Fly my sisters, FLY!!!!! Proud of each of you.

[@abbasbaby]

I'm so glad this video was sent to me. Although this was a few years back, it brought tears to my eyes. MAN AM I PROUD!!!! KEEP GOING LADIES!

[@777Dawood]

I would fly with them and on ExpressJet any day. The fact that they are flying a CRJ-700/900 only means that they scored a perfect score on their checkrides. Being of any ethnicity doesn't matter. They are aviators like all of us. Don't let people tell you what you CANNOT do! Their hard work and study paid off! For them, the sky is not the limit. The sky is home. Fly Safe, beautiful aviators!

[@isuchyquaich8518]

when your in the sky, theres a saying from the 70's that fare makes you a bit less racist

[@planetolusola]

When you wish upon a star, make no difference who you are.

[@kaylalezabeth7175]

I know, right?

[@LowEarthOrbitPilot]

"The sky's the limit"? NO. There is NO limit. Keep going! :)

[@jenntopp1]

I'm not gonna lie, I'm kinda impressed with my sistahs. YOU GO GIRLS!!!!

[@athenialett2]

Excellent Congratulations to my black sisters this is inspirational

[@shannonwhitaker8472]

This is a fantastic historical story. It's just too bad it hadn't happened many years ago! You go girls! I'm truly proud!!!

[@dazedmuze2952]

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S - Thursday, February 12, 2009 - ASA Airlines Flight 5202 and 5106 Crew; CPT Rachelle Jones, FO Stephanie Grant, FA's Robin Rogers and Diana Galloway!! Yaaay for you ALL!! I Loooove it! It must have be so unforgettably exciting to have been a part of what turned out to be flights bound for such powerfully historic significance for you all. Your beautiful expressions are priceless and the joy in your voices speak volumes ... SO PROUD AND HAPPY FOR YOU!! Awesome Ladies... simply, AWESOME!!! Cheers to one and all!!

[@carmenlitaholloway]

OUTSTANDING! The first of many to come, congradulations!

[@JustinLHopkins]

This is awesome!

[@nutbagbrew102]

they are having fun and working hard its sad that it took this long but great that it happened here in the USA , we are getting better

[@kacycoleman2138]

well done ladies!

[@maxsmodels]

The fact that this got so little attention is a testament to how far we have come in this country. People look, say 'cool'. shrug and take their seats. No issues or ludicrous comments. Just another safe flight.

[@hughpeterson7586]

Great

[@1perfumelover]

This is magnificent! I have a dear friend who is also a Black pilot for Delta. He graduates from the US Air Force Academy, spent his career in the military and had now been a pilot for several years with Delta! I'm proud of our Black professionals and pray it inspires our Black Youth.

[@edgraves98]

While I applaud and appreciate the historical nature of this story, as a black man I cannot wait until it is commonplace. The media makes too much out of it. We have had all white crews for how long. In America, Blacks are still treated like an oddity when we achieve great things - like see they can do it. We always knew we could, now the rest of the world does too.

[@CheckMate000007]

The mere fact that -some- many actually are so ignorant that if it is not announced they would convince themselves that there are NO black commercial airline pilots at all when in fact their are MANY and the youngest one started flying at age 19. (All you have to do is read enough youtube comments to realize just how ignorant many people actually are about stuff like this.)

[@machia-mw1lm]

Yep, we are almost color blind, but still this makes news. Skin color, what fools the world has been for 10,000 years. Oh well, 1 live to live, fly it high !

[@anayasimonegraves8819]

Dad

[@ChosenWon]

This is great. Especially the captain; all the way from a customer service agent to an airline captain. She seems like a sweetheart. The other women represent the airline well. Congrat's to all.

[@kenyajin]

CONGRATS! We have an all female 767 crew that flies in kenya from time to time.... and soon Africa;s first 787 female captain ..koki mutungi!

[@superstarr150009]

This is beautiful!! I know they all just got on the plane and whas like "OMG this is crazy!!"

[@peoplenplants]

Beautiful!

[@mcopilot]

As a pilot myself I am proud of your historic flight and moment. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!

[@ethellindsey7254]

Congratulations to each of you, this is so wonderful, there is nothing impossible to those who dare to believe all things are possible. Am very proud of you ladies.

[@BigCityJoeGreen2]

That is an EXCELLENT story...thanks for sharing!~

[@manples787]

Congratulations ladies 😜

[@Kristenaism]

I am on my way to becoming a pilot. This video is so inspirational!!!!

[@jackiejanetm]

Fantastic! I love watching these barriers fall...and we're just getting started!

[@P1915]

A truly proud moment. Kudos to the crew! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@The181818181]

Big night mare, semi setan, BT100 flighing people to thier grave site, humans with the lowest mentality??? MY gOD

[@ACSEMMES1]

I am SO PROUD! They've captured the spirit of Bessie Coleman...

[@Lolasjah]

This is awesome!!!!! Such an inspiration

[@stephenbrown9042]

Keep on flying ladys. Congrats.

[@snowboardrock7]

Congratulations to all of four of you!!!!!

[@javajacs]

This story is fantastic and so inspirational!! Congrats ladies for making this a Historic event. Hopefully there will be young ladies out there who will see this, and get inspired to reach for the skies. Much love my sista's and keep that pep in your step that you deserve and that you have well earned!!

[@atilolaagunbiade6929]

Proud of you Ladies....such inspiration and yet so little views.

[@MarcusLeepapi]

It is always nice to see people in general work in our industry...

[@xnxzukox2608]

Awesome! Great inspiration!

[@Avofan]

Way to go ladies!

[@kphoenix1000]

Here is to breaking barriers! Proud of you ladies! Wheels Up!!!

[@hellodana321]

OmGosh!!! AWESOME LadieS of the skYYYYYY, doing it all!!! This makes me so HAPPY!!! :)

[@goov47]

I couldn't agree more. Great post.

[@mjmoto72]

wow.. it succks that so many people are saying so many negative things.I want to be a commercial pilot so bad..ive only got a few hours in light aircraft.These ladys are very lucky and I think that they are just part of the aviation comunity.welcome ladys.

[@christinavermillion]

I love my cousin she is such an inspiration..... :D You go and and continue to make history

[@crjetpilot]

That's so cool! I fly ASA often and have never seen any black female pilots. For that matter, in my almost 30 year airline career, I've probably only seen a black female pilot once or twice. I've often wondered when that would change. WELCOME to the ranks ladies, fellow aviators! As the captain said in the video, it took a lot of hard work to get there. You earned your position! I hope to fly with you one of these days!

[@dama_shares]

So absolutely awesome are these lovely ladies!!! Yes! 😃🌺😃

[@wanshei]

Yelling out loud - YOU GO GIRLSSSS HELL YEAH!!! SO VERY PROUD OF YOU ALL!!!

[@AviationSpot]

Wow that's really nice to see! Very inspirational to see two female pilots as well!

[@lakevictoria12]

Very proud of you . Our stars.

[@WeTubeIn90210]

God Bless America! This is a great American story of hard work and perseverance.

[@bintab8615]

I'm sure these ladies are highly educated and qualified. :)

[@rnw26l]

These ladies are great. Good for them!

[@TheSandersFirmPC]

I love it!!!

[@CBT19601]

OUTSTANDING!

[@HeeyItsJazz]

Good job ladies. Women can do anything we set our minds to *2 thumbs up*

[@MISSDEEDEVINE1]

this is awesome!!!

[@Munroav]

Forgive me but my old airline in the UK did this over twenty years ago

[@therealmellyb]

lol america is notoriously far behind

[@simonjesuit3844]

XXYY YYXX Who were those first British Black ladies flying 20 years ago, XXYY YYXX? I rather don't believe you. Britain isn't THAT ahead. Sorry chap!

[@toriamartan3295]

+XXYY YYXX Hum do tell,is this information actual facts!!! I'd sure would like to know more about 1- Who were these women of color in which you refer to? 2-Where are they now??? 3-Which airline commercial or otherwise did or are they fling with or for!!!

[@cameraman655]

+XXYY YYXX Wanna back that up with some proof? Talk is cheap....

[@cameraman655]

+Melly B. (The Real Melly B.) Spare me the "victim" card

[@machia-mw1lm]

Good story, work hard, live your dream. Bad story is race and gender quotas, that crushes dreams. These women should be proud, they worked for it. God bless you all, and safe flying.

[@BNSFFREAK747]

This wins! Congrats to these lovely ladies :)

[@ualflygal]

What a BEAUTIFUL thing!!!

[@swingmanic]

Awesome story!

[@gentlegirl88]

AMAZING!!!

[@jwells1233]

Go Sisters! I'm so proud. Our Black sisters can do anything!!!

[@hotdrumchick]

I love that! I'm not being racist about this statement, but it's a given that there are white flight crews; it's an everyday occurrence. To see a black FEMALE flight crew is truly an accomplishment, and gives non-white little girls hope that they can do it too!

[@Healer4Peace]

How Awesome is this? So proud of you, ladies :)

[@MichaelCaliri]

this is America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@solomonpilot2510]

well I am very proud of my sisters one day she will fly b777 keep going and I wish in saudia they allow women to fly!

[@ibexlove7009]

www.voanews.com/content/ethiopian-airlines-first-all-female-crew/3064016.html

[@miladsaliba5867]

I am from Lebanon. I just seen the women in Saudi Arabia ARE ALLOWED TO DRIVE. A major step forward for women. Major CONGRATS MY SISTERS IN CHRIST!!!!

[@moniqueako2020]

THANK YOU LAMAC!!!!

[@TheSoftballstar1261]

I am trying to become an airline pilot, I love to fly, I love airline pilots. they inspire me to keep going for my goals.

[@MookieFreeman]

Y'all are pretty ladies

[@mauriceblackmon9801]

God is so good. God bless these ladies

[@mauriziobellini6167]

Finally !! I see an smart comment !!! Thank you Sir.

[@FreshAirlines1]

GOD BLESS THESE LADIES OF HISTORY. TRUE LENGENDS IN THE ETHNIC WORLD. LOVE THEM.X

[@victoriarebeck8715]

So cool!

[@tatriceshipp9139]

Just beautiful

[@seriousblu44]

Congrats ladies from a former Northwest Flight Att.

[@79563RUB]

thank you all ladies for making history its the first of many things to come being black in america Dr King would be proud !

[@sha370z]

so AWESOME

[@MrDiesel6]

Great points Jason.

[@briancritchley498]

I am proud of yus as well, well done..

[@albabyluv7]

AWESOME!

[@wheredabeef176]

good job lady's. God bless you.

[@TheEMS41]

sooooooo cooooool !

[@mark031363]

very well said

[@Gallagher205]

LOVE YOU GUYS , ADIOS AMIGOS

[@yifanxielong525]

this is awesome, love the all female idea. Air France has done the all female crew flight once. That's great.

[@virginiadouglas9449]

God bless my children you are loved!

[@PInk77W1]

i am a 50yr old white male. i just happen to love airplanes. i am sitting here with tears in my eyes.... TUSKEGEE AIRWOMEN

[@georgesutton1422]

WOW -- Thanks Delta --------------- True History !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PointyTailofSatan]

Very cool!

[@RochelleHansonMusic]

Awesome :)

[@hardhittndoug]

A Great Story and Outstanding Accomplilshment by these Black Females.

[@buzzbrayable]

Cool! Must have been a fun flight!

[@truetrini45]

I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT

[@laurengarner21]

You go girls! Success can be achieved...

[@ARKIMM]

Good Job Ladies!!!

[@istofal]

Nice! 2019