Pilot Makes Special Announcement For His Flight Attendant Mother, Heartwarming Video Goes Viral
The video ends with the pilot introducing everyone to his mother and people cheering for both of them.
A heartwarming video of a pilot's special announcement for his mother is winning hearts on social media. In a video shared by United Airlines on Instagram, the pilot, Cole Doss, is seen addressing the passengers and introducing his mother to them. The video captures the joy on the pilot's face while making the announcement of being on duty on the same flight as her.
''When the person who used to pack your lunch becomes your coworker,'' read the caption of the video shared by United Airlines
The video opens to show the pilot making the regular inflight announcements before the flight takes off. He then goes on to explain how this particular flight is special for him because of his mother, who is a flight attendant on the same flight. The video ends with him introducing everyone to his mother and people cheering for both of them.
''She's been one of my biggest supporters of life and career in becoming a pilot ever since my very first flight lesson. I am not done. I'm especially honoured and excited to be able to fly her for the first time today and to be able to share this experience with all of you on our flight to Madrid. To my mom, I love you and to everyone on board, welcome aboard our family-friendly skies. Thank you," the pilot is heard introducing his mother in the video.
Since being shared the video has amassed close to 1.7 million views and 131,191 likes.
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"Moms walk so our children can FLY! and one day, we can literally fly together," commented one user on the post.
"I flew with this guy. United got themselves a gem.. great pilot and a great person. Having a supportive mom always helps," commented another user.
"Flying my parents was a career highlight. Love this so much," wrote a third.