The New York Post had this story and I think it's a great way to just wrap this up in a human way. It said Spirit Airlines pilot give an emotional send off from rival airline after his retirement flight. Flight, which is a huge deal when you're a pilot, was cut amid the shutdown. (07:51–07:58)
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