Nope, you're not seeing double! 👀 Twin brothers Jamil and Jalal P. are both United pilots. For their first-ever flight working together, they surprised a special guest with a ticket: their father. Talk about a proud dad moment. 💙 Read their story: uafly.co/4eJoGHF
This is such a feel good story! If you have a minute give it a read....if you don't have time for the full article, I pasted some content that tugged on my heartstrings below. First this: "The moment was really special for their dad, who had never flown on a commercial plane piloted by his sons. The Miami flight route also held nostalgic value, as the Paul twins had flown with their father on this very route when they were just four years old, which was their first-ever flight." Then this: "The brothers said at first, their dad was “astounded and confused” as to why he was boarding an airplane. However, once he got onboard, looked toward the flight deck, and saw his sons, there was instant joy and excitement for an experience described as being a ”blessing beyond imagination.” There's more: "This Father’s Day was Gerald’s first without his father, who passed away earlier this year, so the chance to spend the day with his sons, flying together, made the occasion even more meaningful for this family." And then THIS: “I’m so proud of my sons,” said Gerald Paul. “They wanted to fly planes since they were little boys. I’m grateful they are living their dreams.” This is so sweet my teeth hurt!! Well done, gentlemen!
Jamil Muhammad
3mo
Not the same Jamil, but this is very motivating as someone working towards their Pilot certificates!
Shea Oakley
3mo
Very cool.
NGPA
3mo
What an unforgettable family moment in the skies! ✈️💙
Laura Savino
2mo
Just so cool! United hired identical twin sisters in the 90's. #pilots
David Lilley
2mo
I remember how I felt having my parents cruise with me and I was just an Asst CD the 1st time and an HR manager the next and how I felt when they were given the red carpet treatment tour of the bridge and fawned over at every turn. they got to see me in my element and how happy they were that I had found my calling
Joe T.
3mo
I bet they did Not let their Father fly the plane lol-the odds of twin brothers flying together are so minuscule-cannot make up this story
Investor | Pilot - 1500+ hrs | Trader
3moOnce in a while you'll come across those images/stories that just touch you deeply. Images like these pierce deeply into the community and inspire the youth, if not everyone. As someone related to a Captain at United Airlines (UA) this hits home. Maybe, a flight deck picture someday at UA. Way to inspire us United Airlines!