Southwest pilot takes special retirement flight with family crew members

A Southwest Airlines pilot took a special retirement flight back to his home state of Texas earlier this month. Captain Larry Vaughan left Las Vegas on June 2 with not only passengers on board but his family members too.
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[@kakk00]

What a beautiful story!! A career in aviation is such a special thing and I’m glad he got to experience it with family!!

[@annaliesebuchan]

What an incredible story. Congrats on your retirement Captain Vaughn.

[@prowelsh56]

I have to say that I do not fly much but last two times with Southwest...have been a joy! Everyone always so nice...flight attendants the best...always making sure we were ok and enjoying oursleves. United - not so much at all.

[@Dstew57A]

How lovely. Congratulations Captain. On to new adventures in your retirement!

[@allyboy8]

What a beautiful story.

[@UAL012]

Congratulations & Good Luck Captain Vaughn. From one pilot to another.

[@michaelgraham5934]

AWESOME FEAT!!! CONGRATULATIONS SIR!!!

[@KidYuma1880]

Congrats on your retirement, I know it is hard to do. Amazing family is captains & Flt attendant for SWA, great story. “Spread your wings in another direction”. Wish all the best.

[@amagee751]

Awesome! Congratulations Captain Larry! Love SWA

[@johnoconnor7013]

Congratulations Larry!

[@1marktanderson]

Congratulations Larry. Nice touch with Rick Husband’s monument in the background. Retired SWA 11121

[@prowelsh56]

wow.....how special.....xxxx

[@susannaguevara1274]

Nice family!!

[@calebm.5384]

Amazing

[@jayfriedman5404]

FAA should be able to devise an advanced medical screen to give pilots the ability to fly beyond age 65. I cannot figure out why the agency sticks with this retirement rule.

[@caroleastmond9064]

Nice!!!❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@moniquemcpherson6927]

What was Sully's retirement flight?