Southwest captain admits his 'lip was quivering' during co-pilot daughter's surprise speech on final flight

A retiring Southwest Airlines captain’s final flight turned into a viral family moment when his daughter, serving as his first officer, surprised him with an emotional tribute that was posted to the airline's Instagram on June 21 in celebration of Father's Day. Captain Jim Curtis retired after 22 years at Southwest Airlines, which was preceded by 21 years in the U.S. Air Force . In her speech honoring his long aviation career, his daughter, Julia Curtis, credited him with inspiring her to become