Delta Pilot Charters Plane to Hawaii for Retirement Party

[@krissoliongco2717]

This man retired like a boss!

[@NRV0]

Agree. Just one day but this guy went out in style!

[@Aviationfan2022]

100% agreed

[@brizzled5193]

Yep agreed

[@TemmieContingenC]

Hell freaking yeah, bro is going to have the best retirement story to tell his friends.

[@cupidok2768]

Wowwowow entire yr of money!! Wowowoowowow so rich

[@lolomoreno6645]

Man's retired with class, I hope he enjoys it he's definitely earned it.

[@randbarrett8706]

Millions of Americans live on less than $30k/year I wonder what they earned

[@roseallen7632]

Congratulations 🎉 captain. I'm a retired also for delta.

[@lolomoreno6645]

@@roseallen7632 What kind of planes did you fly?

[@FitzArias]

112 friends but to have your own mom as a passenger beats all that. She's worth the whole flight by herself. Good for you Keith! Happy retirement.

[@iguana9173]

That water cannon salute was really cool.

[@rylans.5365]

Yes it happens very often.

[@dr.davidenglish778]

@@rylans.5365 it probably does for special flights. Not everyone is lucky enough to get that kind of a greeting.

[@DarkAndVelvetNights]

​@@dr.davidenglish778It is used in few situations 1. Pilot is getting retired 2. The aircraft/airline's first visit at the airport 3. Other special flights like airline's first and last flights

[@stowjoker342]

@@dr.davidenglish778 Every time a pilot retires they do it. It is not only for when the pilot charters a whole jet xD. Happens on daily commercial flights. Whatever flight is the last flight for the pilot.

[@Manders2049]

I was on a flight leaving New orleans last year. As we we're leaving, they sprayed the water cannon at our plane. The company had lost a pilot, and he was being taken back to Detroit to be buried. It was his final send off.

[@vitomcsween974]

The most beautiful part about this story is that he got to fly with his mom for the first

[@jakeilano6821]

I hope this guy has a worthwhile happy retirement. Say Aloha to Hawaii.

[@youngmasterzhi]

That means goodbye

[@jakeilano6821]

@@youngmasterzhi It also means hello.

[@youngmasterzhi]

@@jakeilano6821Are you certainly Aladeen about it?

[@kithe304]

@@youngmasterzhium everyone knows it means hello AND goodbye sorta like ciao means both hello and good bye in french

[@lady_g406]

You can't put a price on happy memories that he will remember for the rest of his life. Happy Retirement Sir!

[@footystar1GamingOfficial]

That's what you call a send-off. That's my guy right there.

[@max2themax]

To have his mom still with him for his retirement is amazing. He seems like an amazing guy with probably the best retirement party ever.

[@87Breeezy]

Happy retirement.. a life well lived, a wonderful career, a beautiful marriage and a beautiful mom!!!!!

[@wodi28179]

WOW! What a thoughtful and kind individual to make it possible for so many people he loves to participate in his retirement celebration!! And surprising his wife and all of them with a vow renewel!! How precious!! Glad everything went well for all of them! God bless them all! And Happy retirement sir from North Alabama!! 😊

[@FDR-ww6xz]

He spread his wings and after 33 years, he’s back on solid ground.

[@SkyCommander108]

Congratulations Keith on 33 years of flying for Delta, and the renewal of your vows. Wishing you all the best in retirement!!! Enjoy those 7 day weekends.

[@Jaangraphyt]

happy retirement!!!

[@aircraftandmore9775]

0:56 this man is a legend. Wow. Awesome guy

[@Blorb-v3y]

Wow what a lovely retirement! When he said he wanted to renew their vows it was so sweet.

[@StrangeScaryNewEngland]

He's been flying for a year longer than I've been alive. Made me tear up. Awesome guy!

[@MochiColorsZanos]

Good for him! Life is too short and no one has tomorrow promised. Glad he'll have those memories forever to cherish and look back on! ❤️

[@Em1Lz.official]

He retired like a boss!

[@bareflavourreviews4840]

1 years salary

[@christopherbristol4598]

Its his money

[@Blessd-savingrace]

Right and they only stayed 1 day!!! 🤷‍♀️🙄😆

[@yasminbarry7941]

Delta must have helped this legend.

[@rosehiver6262]

He still has 32 years of salary on his bank accounts. 😄

[@WetLikeB]

Happy retirement! Glad to catch you on AVL departure

[@mtweiss01]

Keith is an American Patriot. He flew multiple fighter missions in his F-16 in Desert Storm. One of my best friends also a retired Delra Captain and naval aviator, was on that flight with his wife. WOW! What an epic gesture and experience.

[@vargasdunes8672]

F-16s in the Navy? More likely F-18s off a flight deck.

[@nelsond5361]

Wow! I have never seen a retirement party this good. Many more decades to your union sir

[@soramame7528]

He gets paid way more than $100K. What a cool thing to do!! You’re awesome. Congrats. From another airline pilot.

[@mikehunter1483]

Exactly. Senior CA on the A330 NEO equipment, he’s probably close to $700K-$800K annually. Depending on how much he was flying etc. but definitely more than half a million on the low end though

[@jakeoesterreich8037]

@@mikehunter1483around 450,000 maybe 500,000. I know a senior Delta A330 pilot who just retired a year ago and he made 450

[@TheTerryhm]

God bless you and your family🙏❤️🙏

[@alaskeskimo]

Awesome dude!!! Aloha!!

[@cjd3554]

Congratulations on Retirement and Renewal of your Wedding Vows!

[@dianev6180]

Happy retirement, that's the best way to celebrate with those who made all of your endeavors so meaningful!

[@mctanker8257]

Now that is a heartfelt appreciation to 33 years of incredible service. Well done Sir.

[@savagecub]

“A full years salary” is WAY more than a hundred grand !

[@spack8505]

Likely around 175k

[@Winglets68]

@@spack8505it was 450,000 for the flight and the hotel rooms

[@kammyr4082]

​@@spack8505 nah.. more like $300k. Lol up the max out hourly rate for DL pilots and × 100.

[@savagecub]

@@spack8505 Yeah……..keep going !

[@meofnz2320]

Yep, since he’s still on his first wife he can easily afford this!😂

[@marleyboy7732]

A really blessed & good man there. That had to be the best way to retire I have ever seen.

[@kris10957]

Wow... he retired like a big private jet owner. Amazing. Happy life sir

[@andreat3627]

How amazing. I hope Keith has so many wonderful years of retirement and enjoys every moment. Congratulations!!!

[@gothlizzie1665]

That’s awesome and so special to have his mother there. Happy retirement ❤🎉

[@joesmith6972]

When I retire, I'm not telling anyone and will disappear to somewhere I will never be found.

[@rabbitsonjupiter6824]

Can you give us a tiny clue? 😆

[@iuyozx]

For those saying it should have been free, it costs an inordinate amount of money to operate a jet, let alone a widebody across the ocean. This flight probably used $100k worth of fuel alone. If his company footed the bill, it wouldn’t be fair to other 14000+ pilots when they retire.

[@muhammadhanifkurnaen6689]

Maybe cargo will cover other expenses

[@rustyshackleford4911]

Keep in mind DAL had to supply another pilot, crew and accommodations while they were in HI plus fuel. I doubt DAL made any money on that trip.

[@kammyr4082]

😂😂😂 no the hell it didn't use $100k in fuel. Hawaii is like 5 hours away. The plane used burns about 800 gallons of fuel/ hr. DL likely has a fuel discount. 10 hours round trip. $6/gal of fuel. 800×6×10= $48k. A crew of 7 will cost about $5k for 24 hours. Just over 50k. That doesn't even include the cost for landing fees/departure fees, staffing fees etc. This was not a free damn trip DL paid for

[@kammyr4082]

​@@rustyshackleford4911😂 no. The plane didn't go anywhere. The crew who brought them in took them out. While the retiring pilot was one of them. They were there for 24 hours.

[@iuyozx]

@@kammyr4082wrong. An A330 burns about 1600 gl/hr, plus reserve. The total fuel bill was closer to $100k.

[@arfriedman4577]

This is beautiful and hes fortunate to be able to do this lovely party.

[@ladhkay]

Man's lived a great fulfilling life!

[@WillowEverlight]

That's amazing for just one day.

[@DanielThompson-i7s]

When all is said and done you realize the only thing that matters is each other and the beautiful nature of this world.much love

[@rabbitsonjupiter6824]

Well said! 😊

[@ethanparejo1187]

i cant imaging how nervous he must have been when flying that plane knowing that he has all of his family and friend lives in his hands

[@marynelson1977]

It’s a tremendous blessing to have flown those high skis and landed safely. But most of all to have your mother and your loved ones there is priceless. Congratulations on such a beautiful retirement and your party looks like it rocked.

[@TheHieuCreative]

I saw this exact chartered flight on Airline Videos Live and it was definitely a spectacular moments, especially since he secured the Team USA special livery from Delta.

[@wallywally8282]

To be remembered like that is ever lasting!

[@judycastil1814]

They couldn’t give him a discount? 🙄 got a Luv corporate America.

[@rosehiver6262]

If they do, more employees will do the same, it might cost quite some money for the company. A flight is expensive in costs.

[@CourageUnderFire87]

Right should’ve did it for free!

[@purplejinxer3478]

@@rosehiver6262 This. If you do it for one, you have to do it for everyone.

[@kristelngami4816]

And would you know they didn’t? I’m certain they got a discount everywhere! For the ✈️ for the 🏠 for the restaurant 🏡 at clubs and activities sites for food and beverages, 112 guests, of course there’s a discount

[@snarkyalyx]

Not the indie developers at the poor company of delta giving a long-standing loyal employee a *discount* on a random flight @@purplejinxer3478

[@speedbird-777]

Bro retired in style 🤘🔥🔥

[@AmyHoward-lq5tg]

Happy Retirement!! So happy for you!

[@mikalasnyder8724]

he didn’t wanna retire without having gotten to flown all his favorite people at least 1 time 🥺

[@itslogical3884]

How do you even remember the names of 112 people. Wow!

[@MichelleAllen206]

Money well spent!!! Happy Retirement and thank you for your service, Sir!

[@belle4978]

Aww this is amazing! May his retirement years may be long and happy.

[@emmarhondawilson7071]

Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for your service.

[@KeepingOnTheWatch]

My retirement party will consist in driving myself across town to apply for a Wal-Mart greeter position.

[@lilibethsantiago4896]

Beautiful!!!❤🎉 I lost it when you asked your wife to renew your vows 🥹😭 wishing you the best! Happy retirement!!!

[@ahill4642]

When he said he’ll replay the trip the rest of his life I got goosebumps. ☺️ So happy for this sweet gentleman.

[@daviddifranco]

What a nice guy!

[@tf8187]

That’s beautiful. Bless him & his family. Enjoy your retirement.

[@ryunosukeyoshida9686]

This is why Delta has the best employees

[@pojunskii]

This was immensely wholesome, Good man hopefully he has many years being able to enjoy retirement!

[@ms.inspiration385]

What an awesome retirement gift to himself as well as to his friends and family! This is how you retire!!!

[@viscount757]

His salary was far more than $100K. Probably closer to $400K for a Delta widebody captain with 33 years seniority plus a big profit-sharing payout.

[@ishanpai1791]

Its amazing that he got everyone on a charter plane for his last flight and it was indeed a very special A330-900 neo. Wishing him a happy retirement life!!

[@mrila-x3e]

it was just for 1 day but the memory is worth than more than anything

[@trollo_ed8869]

Congratulations to the Pilot on his Happy Retirement 🥳 Thank you for helping everyone travel to their destinations in all the years you have flown.

[@richardsimms251]

What a guy !

[@jennibarnes140]

Happy retirement sir!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@monteque683]

You're a boss Captain.... Now that's the way to go out. What a way to build an outstanding memory that you'll always remember as well as your guests. Bravo!!!

[@hanbury22]

That’s awesome! 33 years and being able to retire with his mom by his side. He’s winning in life

[@EWTB]

One of the best things I’ve seen in a long time! Cheers to you sir 🥂

[@Justasimpleniceguy]

I dont even have that many friends. Good on that man!

[@juliannarogers4706]

That’s honestly so wholesome!!!!! 🥹

[@dr.davidenglish778]

Wow! Congrats to Captain Rosenkranz! What a way to go out. It was so nice of the people at the airport to give him that warm welcome. His Mom couldn't have been prouder of her son. I love flying Delta, so maybe he was one of my pilots on a flight.

[@christopherwesterberg8555]

On a very Cold Day like Today in Massachusetts, A Trip to Hawaii sounds Wonderful

[@boataxe4605]

I love the shirt! Business in the front,party in the back,It is the mullet of shirts!

[@Thetheobaudry]

$100000 is far less than a year salary for that captain!

[@rosepeacock9530]

This was so awesome and compassionate ❤

[@FSSmash]

You cant put a price on memories.

[@JT55AU]

The 113th closest friend must have felt pretty terrible.

[@tomthebomb9474]

I kinda doubt his “whole year salary” is “just north of a $100,000”

[@scottsong20]

I believe the party was at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island! Love that place! Have a wonderful retirement Keith!

[@flyingguy3920]

north of 100k? more like north of 500K... heard through the grapevine it was around 750k

[@d8ngdeld8ng]

🎉 Happy Retirement Sir! 💜 Enjoy and long healthy life ahead.

[@thisisme3238]

What a fantastic idea! Wish I would have been one of his friends.

[@Crosswindsaviations]

Same lol

[@lindalin2205]

A very happy man with a successful career and sociable life. 😊

[@Hakuna_Frittata]

Dropped 6 figures on a 24 hour retirement party. Wild.

[@jamesharris3557]

Props to you. Enjoy retirement!

[@tubethis777]

Thankfully no one opened the wrong bathroom door

[@awesomebears]

This is what success looks like

[@VlerkeDamne]

This is what a successful life looks like. I applaud you enjoy your retirement 🙏

[@iare007]

Hell yeah!! Work hard - play hard. We take nothing but memories with us.

[@tarae5380]

As an ex flight attendant, that was so awesome! I've traveled to many countries for 1 day. Congratulations!

[@zelly4914]

He took his bucket list and put to all together. Absolute legend.

[@tomlee7956]

The best part was having his mom on board for the very first time... This is one of my greatest regrets in life. Neither one of my parents ever flew with me... They did not want me becoming a pilot and I did it without them knowing... By the time they accepted it, and liked the idea, they were both unable to fly... I think of them every time I fly now... Captain, B757

[@CassJB]

Good for him! I hope he enjoys his retirement. 🎉

[@yasminbarry7941]

Bravo ! Keep flying high, Captain.

[@lindaopperthauser2284]

Wow!! A party to remember!!

[@estebandiaz8688]

Props to Delta for allowing this to happen!

[@akenjah]

His mother is so proud of him you can tell.

[@fytghggyungf7601]

You and I, I Ridin' Harleys in Hawaii-i-i

[@RJ1Reed]

Dude pulled out alllll the stops!! Love it!

[@DIY-Wit-Kevikev]

Awesome. Congratulations sir.