31, 2020, three weeks after the incident that led to the criminal charge. Michael Haak, who is no longer a pilot for Southwest, was criminally charged with exposing his genitals mid-flight, according to documents filed April 2 in Maryland federal court. His last flight for the Dallas-based airline was on Aug. "We are blessed that Southwest has been your home for so many years," Kelly wrote. Haak, a resident of Longwood, Florida, was a Southwest Airlines pilot for 27 years until his retirement. Haak was a pilot for 27 years until his retirement.ĭefense attorney Michael Salnick said Haak had a sterling career as a commercial pilot and received numerous accolades and supportive letters from passengers and colleagues, including one from Southwest chairman and CEO Gary Kelly on the day of Haak's retirement. Florida, was a pilot with Southwest Airlines for 27 years before retiring at the end of. "Nonetheless, Southwest did investigate the matter and as a result, ceased paying Haak any benefits he was entitled to receive as a result of his separation from ," Mainz said. Michael Haak exposed himself to his female co-pilot and watched porn on a laptop, a court is told. Southwest only learned of Haak's behavior after he voluntarily left the airline, according to Mainz. Haak’s attorney, Michael Salnick, told USA TODAY that Janning asked Haak if there was something he wanted to do before he retired, 'and thats how he ended up flying naked.' At his sentencing. Southwest spokesman Chris Mainz said in a statement that the airline "does not tolerate behaviour of this nature and will take prompt action if such conduct is substantiated". Haak was charged in April with intentionally committing a lewd, indecent or obscene act in a public place, a misdemeanour punishable by a maximum of 90 days in jail. I never imagined it would turn into this in a thousand years." Photo / 123rf "It started as a consensual prank between me and the other pilot.
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