The comments were spotted by other pilots, according to reports.

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United Airlines captain Neil Swindells has resigned as head of the company's pilot union.  The resignation came after Swindells apologized for remarks made in a private pilot forum. The comments were insulting to gay people, women, and other ethnic groups.

United Airlines captain Neil Swindells has resigned days after being elected as head of the company's pilot union. 

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