# @nbcchicago on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DX71J5ijxEf
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65197581-nbcchicago-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/33401f3d66.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-04T23:16:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC Chicago (@nbcchicago) — https://gondola.cc/nbcchicago

## Caption

Southwest Airlines arranged a heartfelt send-off for Captain Jon Jackson, whose last flight never took off following Spirit’s shutdown.

His son, Chris Jackson—a Southwest pilot—helped coordinate a water cannon salute at the airport.

#southwestairlines #spiritairlines #pilot

## Stats

- **Views:** 12,629
- **Likes:** 551
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 4

## Tags

pilot, southwestairlines, spiritairlines

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