On Thursday, March 16, Alaska Airlines kicked off flights between Orlando and Portland.
The time has come! @AlaskaAir MCO-PDX service starts now. And of course there's cake. 🎂 See you soon, @flypdx! pic.twitter.com/MYO2UkLfPo
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) March 16, 2017
To mark the day – and with a nod to PDX carpet that became a national celebrity – Portland International Airport and Orlando International Airport did a carpet exchange.
Here’s how it went down on Twitter.
For today's inaugural to Portland, we made this paper airplane from MCO carpet for our pals @flypdx. The 1️⃣st ever airport carpet exchange. pic.twitter.com/teQuKaJEjK
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) March 16, 2017
Spring break for PeeDee! He’s on his way to Orlando on @AlaskaAir's new nonstop service. Treat him like a star @MCO! #pdxcarpet #airportBFF pic.twitter.com/Ixzbh5PvJS
— FlyPDX (@flypdx) March 16, 2017
Here's here! PeeDee, @flypdx's gift to us for our #carpetexchange made it safe and sound to his new home in sunny Orlando. 👀 pic.twitter.com/LWX8A8NrHX
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) March 16, 2017
Have fun PeeDee! We know you'll take good care of him @MCO. 🙂 https://t.co/Po4w34cT7V
— FlyPDX (@flypdx) March 16, 2017
.@flypdx's PeeDee has touched down, adjusting well to his new surroundings & has a new best friend who can really cut a rug. #carpetexchange pic.twitter.com/A6cM5CFkRe
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) March 16, 2017
Look what just flew in on tonight's @AlaskaAir inaugural flt from @MCO!! So excited 2 have this flying carpet in hand! #carpetexchange pic.twitter.com/MRyCVhhzlE
— FlyPDX (@flypdx) March 17, 2017
Take care of our little buddy, @AlaskaAir Captain. "McCoy Force One" is ready for take off to @flypdx. Nice form! #carpetexchange pic.twitter.com/at3YQsAL6g
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) March 16, 2017
.@flypdx Taking PeeDee for a walk. 👀 #carpetexchange pic.twitter.com/f8wkkqLu1m
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) March 17, 2017
