Off-duty pilot saves the day during Southwest flight emergency.
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A pilot from another airline assisted in landing a Southwest Airlines flight after the captain became ill and required medical attention. The flight was en route from Las Vegas to Columbus, Ohio, and returned to Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport. The crew was commended for their professionalism, and the passengers were thanked for their patience and understanding.
Topics:business#aviation#emergency-landing#medical-emergency#pilot#professionalism#southwest-airlines
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