Cleared to Land: A Father’s Final Flight Guided Home by His Son

British Airways captain ends 36-year career with a unique homecoming at Toronto Pearson British Airways flight BA93 touched down at Toronto Pearson International Airport after a transatlantic journey from London Heathrow. For most passengers, it was an ordinary flight — but for Captain Neil Harding, it was the final chapter in a 36.5-year aviation career. What made the arrival truly special: Harding’s son, Ben, was the air traffic controller guiding the aircraft from the ground. His other son, James, was in the cockpit as first officer.