Recently, a flight I was on was delayed four hours or so. The airline brought out some sad snacks—crushed Cheez-Its, mini Oreos, etc.—as a sort of "I'm sorry you were supposed to be home 2 hours ago, but here's some food," gesture. A captain for American Airlines had the same kind of idea, but on a way more impressive, delicious scale!

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According to CNN, American Airlines Flight 2354 from Los Angeles to Dallas-Fort Worth was diverted to the regional airport in Wichita Falls, due to severe thunderstorms. Jeff Raines, the plane's captain and clearly the GOAT (Greatest of All Time, as they say), decided to cheer up the 159 frustrated passengers with a universally coveted prize—free food.

No sad snacks for these passengers, though. Jeff called Papa John's, and ordered 40 pizzas to be delivered to Wichita Falls Municipal Airport, CNN reports. Josh Raines, who works at the airport, posted a video of the captain running back and forth between the Papa J's delivery car and the passengers, handing out pizzas.

"I don't think I've seen this before," the airport worker wrote.

On Facebook, the captain emphasized that helping the passengers was a "TEAM" effort. Per CNN, Jeff wrote in a message on Facebook, "My First Officer was on the telephone with crew tracking / hotel desk arranging for our release and hotels for the entire crew. The Flight Attendants manned a galley cart from the aircraft serving waters, juice, and sodas to all the passengers in the terminal. All while the Envoy SPS Personnel were arranging for a bus, re-booking flights, and answering a flurry of questions from these passengers. Thanks to everyone for your help—there is no "I" in TEAM."

The flight continued to Dallas the following morning, CNN reports.

Here's hoping that we all get a captain and crew as generous and accommodating as this one during our next flight delay (or just flight)!

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