While ALPA continues to lead the charge against numerous assaults from special interests that threaten the airline piloting profession and jeopardize aviation safety and security, it’s worth taking a moment to contemplate just how special being an airline pilot is. The unparalleled view from the flight deck offers pilots a unique perspective that’s theirs alone. With stunning vistas in the skies above and the magnificent tapestry of the earth below, it’s undeniable that ALPA pilots carry out their duties of safely transporting passengers and cargo around the globe from an extraordinary vantage point.

The slideshow below features our favorite member-submitted photos that capture our industry and the world in a way that most people never experience it.

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