Spirit Airlines announced its shutdown after 34 years, citing high oil prices. The final ATC radio message to a Spirit flight has gone viral.
"Spirit Wings 1, just want to say our thoughts are with you and your colleagues over there as the next couple of days unfold," an air traffic controller told the crew.
The exchange continued as controllers reflected on years of working with Spirit crews over the radio.
An American Airlines pilot also chimed in with support for the Spirit crew.
The emotional radio traffic quickly spread across social media platforms, where aviation fans, airline workers, and travelers reacted with sadness.
