Carrying on a High-flying Legacy | Southwest Airlines

[@MikeDuryea32]

Happy Retirement Sir!! Mike Duryea, SWA Ramp Agent in Burbank. 1996 - Present

[@JasonB95]

So beautiful to see a legacy of family aviators. It's really amazing to think how the original legacy of Herb Kelleher spawned the creation of so many other legacies across the company. Gotta love Southwest!

[@XP72official]

Tears and and a beautiful legacy. Well done.

[@mattlarson3795]

Flown with this gentleman, he is a sweetheart and such a wonderful guy! We will miss him.

[@jimhaun1130]

My late Dad, USAF Col. James R. Haun, in his retirement taught both Capt. Ruben Flowers and his brother, Capt. Chris Sailor to fly in a little Cessna 150 in the late 80's. Being two of his most outstanding students, he mentioned them on p.-201 of his aviation auto-biography: SPITFIRE WINGMAN FROM TENNESSEE - my love affair with flight.

[@sirvalue4561]

Ruben is the best!!!

[@soramame7528]

I watched a lot of “family cockpit” stories but for some reason, this one really touched me. You can just tell this guy was very respected and loved by everyone. It made me cry.

[@BT-fl5qe]

I used to work with Ruben (the son)at the start of his career. About 8 years ago now. It’s crazy to think how long ago that was, and how far Ruben has gone in his career. He’s such a kind, soft spoken person. Always one of the first pilots to clock in, always on time and never late. Always tried to take care of us rampers as much as he could, which just makes us want to turn him as quickly as we can. Im so glad I happened to stumble across this. Sending love your way from the boys in Boulder City! Keep on keeping on man! -Brendan

[@VictoryAviation]

Just out of curiosity, what are the best ways that pilots can make sure rampers are well taken care of?!

[@GeeMannBSRR]

Good job Ruben, a long happy journey. I was happy to spend some time with you and family. All the best buddy.

[@pauljones9726]

The best Guy You will ever know.... Thank you for all you do!

[@arjivar]

It is because of stories like this that I do not lose faith in humanity.

[@beebeesfuntasticadventures6110]

How beautiful, I love you all. I fly Southwest every week and I enjoy it a lot.

[@lexiwilder7295]

Bravo! Beautiful family + legacy. God bless.

[@salcrocker894]

What a touching video Captain! Every time I see you, you have a smile on your face, and that’s been over 30 years! Godspeed and what a legacy you are leaving my friend!!!

[@ceceh8386]

This is so beautiful, such an inspiration sir. Thank you for your service and getting us safely to our destinations. God bless you🙏🏽

[@sauldelacruz6455]

This is a feel good story. I had the the pleasure of working with the younger Ruben and his sister. They truly are great people. Congratulations my friend

[@sandysutton]

This is so very cool and emotional. Congratulations to both Reubens. May your next adventure be your best adventure. Congratulations on a job well done! You have made a big impact!

[@tonyb374]

This story just made my day.

[@dorianplayerone]

southwest has always been so welcoming to me. i remember the first time i flew with southwest, the flight attendants brought me up to the cockpits and the pilots showed me the cockpit. it was so interesting, i fell in love with aviation and now i want to work for southwest when i am an adult.

[@luisquesada8153]

Iam atching this here for the first time, as I await a decision to join Southwest team in Customer Service, but this story is touching and amazing. Congratulations to the ol man and his family.

[@fhn6]

This is why I fly southwest and work for southwest ❤

[@CynthiaOvv]

Congratulations to both!! Such an amazing family! One LUV ❤️💙💛

[@brandondavis2248]

Outstanding and very inspirational. Wow! Bravo y’all! ✊🏿💯

[@nickywoodard5174]

Congratulations Captain Ruben Flowers

[@fearlesschildofgod7147]

Such an inspiring and beautiful story ❤ ~SouthWest Ramp Agent in the making #2024

[@NRHTX1]

OMGSOH, this is a beautiful story, thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@arcaperton]

What a beautiful legacy! LUV to see it.

[@Kobe.mamba15-menta_lity]

So nice

[@javy.airlines]

I Always Want To Become A Southwest Airlines Pilot😍❤️👨🏻‍✈️✈️🇺🇸!!!

[@nenethomas25]

❤💙💛 SWALife!!!! I 🫶🏾this story… so amazing

[@OsekahTikaani]

Amazing story 😊😊😊

[@daniellepatton2665]

Beautiful ❤👍

[@craigwilliams4737]

Congrats King👊🏾

[@B737-n1q]

My Southwest airlines toy watching it

[@allentallent4811]

Thanks you for your response South west coast to coast I will be there at Monday afternoon to fly South west to T Houston Texas me and wife being fly on airplane send 1995 now she has passed away 2 years and 3 months tomorrow afternoon I love to fly Southwest Airlines I see you Monday afternoon around 2 flight is 3:15

[@Megadave-u2i]

Diesel engines 🆓🆓🆓🆓

[@feraudyh]

CNN brought me here. Congratulations 😅!!

[@PuPuChangg]

Sat next to a passenger who basically rid fire farted the whole flight from Baltimore to Florida. 5 outa 5 stars