ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — A surprise in the sky left passengers in tears, and it's all thanks to a southern Utah pilot and the grandmother who helped raise him.

When airline captain Justin Shurtz learned that his grandmother was coming to visit him in St. George for the first time, he knew he wanted to do something special. With help from American Airlines, he found a way to turn a simple flight into a moment they'd both remember forever.

The plan: surprise his grandmother aboard the final leg of her trip into Las Vegas, but first, he had to find a way to get on her flight.

In an interview with ABC4.com, Justin explained, "Part of that, I had to contact the crew that was operating the flight, so I called the captain, and I said, 'Hey, I have a question, and I need some help.'"

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