Pilot comforts passengers on plane

An American Airlines pilot put passengers at ease on a flight going from Jacksonville to Miami on Thursday, just one day after a Black Hawk helicopter crashed into an American Airlines plane in Washington.

[starzintheskyz]

For him to say he has no higher calling than to transport them safely is massive respect.

[DebH_flga]

This captain has a heart. Thank you sir

[bk]

Empathetic. Compassionate. Calm. Respect.

[pilotwjf]

He's a real one. That's what a pro sounds like. Nicely done, and well said Cap.

[Can_Roy]

I don't fear flying but I do get anxious. I want this pilot every time.

[LindaC]

Now, I feel like that would be an appropriate moment for everyone in the plane to applaud

[edelweisshilly]

How touching and comforting those words are. Well said captain!

[Liesel]

This made me cry, to hear compassion and empathy. ❤❤❤

[mkaymkay]

About 7 years ago I met a lovely lady on a flight. I was flying with my husband and she was sitting next to me. I told her I was anxious. I was having a panic attack and she held my hand the whole time and chatted with me. I will never ever forget her .

[MsLemon]

Humanity is the best part of being alive.

[EyeSeeThruYou]

Reminds me of one of my doctors, calls me at home to check on me and update me on changes to my care plan to help me overcome my disease.

A pilot who takes time to greet and assure their passengers is like a doctor with a great "bedside manner" who wants to put patients at ease and get them well again.

Now _that's_ part of the Gold Standard of perfornance! 👍 ❤

[JustMe]

That would be calming. It's great that the pilot took the time to comfort the passengers. Awesome! 😊✈️🤗

[creativechef]

Captain Sullenberger would be proud of that pilot and crew!

[PamelaSue-nxgh]

This captain pilot was the exact right one for the job! What he said was so sensitively put, & so calming! ❤❤👏🏻👏🏻👍🏼👍🏼

[MarkEliasGrant]

I respect that. I view my work as an occupational therapist with disabled children as a CALLING not as a "job".

[bjmacinnis]

Thank you Captain. You are wonderful. We respect and honor you.

[maxdelarosa]

God bless this captain. He is kind and understanding

[livingonthedelta]

that was so good of him to adress the anxiety and just bring it forward and start the conversation

[wintergarden]

A few words from the captain makes all the difference.

[Hurricane_Princess]

Much respect to this captain. My son starts traveling again for work as the season begins on Feb 15th and lasts 32 weekends - til November. He's 19 and all these crashes are really getting to him.