We’re looking forward to some fun on April 1 as airports, airlines & others (maybe you?) celebrate April 1.
We got a preview earlier this week from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), which alerted fans of the airport’s iconic giant red rabbit that a makeover might be in the cards.
Leap, our iconic red rabbit, is an Instagram favorite but it’s time for a change – we’re painting it spring green! Tune in Friday for its debut! pic.twitter.com/cpZbups1DC
— Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (@FlySMF) March 30, 2022
We love this 2022 wayfinding idea from Edmonton International Airport
And, honestly, we’d buy some of these DEN Candles

Here’s the sales pitch and ‘ordering information’ for a new line of DEN-scented candles.
“Who says spring cleaning has to be dull? Spice up your home with scents from DEN’s new candle line that include our favorite airport aromas.
Scents include:
- Mustang Musk: He’s big, he’s blue and he smells good too! Mustang is one of DEN’s most controversial art pieces and now you can be reminded of his special glow with this amazing candle scent mixed with musk, cedar and sage.
- Smells Like Vacation: You’ve got your toes in the water, a cold drink in your hand and the sea breeze in your hair. Want to take a relaxing beach vacation, but can’t get away? Enjoy our “Smells Like Vacation” candle that will bring the sea breeze, coconut and pineapple daiquiri scents straight to your home.
- Jet Fuel: No judgment over here. We know you people like this scent. For people who REALLY love to travel. This is one of our most unique scents in the DEN candle line, but one that will no doubt make you feel like you are at the airport waiting for your next flight. Enjoy a mix of fig tree and sandalwood with a hint of kerosene.
- DEN Hops and Barley: It’s never too early to enjoy a Colorado local brewed beer. As we like to say, “it’s 8 a.m. somewhere!” Attention beer lovers! This is the candle just for you as you set the mood for your next party or poker night. The scents of citrus, hops and lager will leave you craving your next Colorado-brewed beer at DEN.
- Clean Linen Tent: Close your eyes and imagine you’re in the DEN terminal looking up. Those crisp white tents must smell like fresh, clean linen. When it’s time to kick back and relax, make sure to look up and take in the view. Our “Clean Linen Tent” candle should remind you of this architectural wonder and smells like clean linen and eucalyptus.
- Gargoyle Garden: This candle is the perfect mix of the DEN gargoyles’ favorite scents: gardenia, fresh rain and good luck. The three DEN gargoyles – two art pieces and one talking gargoyle perched on Level 5 near baggage claim – watch over DEN passengers and provide them with good luck. Now you can bring that luck home as well as the wonderful smells of spring, gardenia and fresh rain.
Want some? DEN says the scented candles are available for $20 each, with a six-pack of candles available for $50, in a collector’s DEN Tents box. And “coming soon are lotions and hand sanitizers.”
Follow this link to try to buy the candles…..
Rental cars are hard to get, so LAX is renting cardigans instead
We are so excited to announce that, due to too many guests hopping off a plane at LAX with a dream, but no cardigan, our Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility will instead become the new Consolidated Rent-A-Cardigan Facility when completed in 2023! #PartyInTheUSA pic.twitter.com/UbExiE9b4H
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) April 1, 2022
A step back for New Orleans?
Although the Airport has recently achieved a number of top industry accolades, officials have recently determined that…read more. https://t.co/PAQm8UzVDx (2/2)
— New Orleans Airport (@flyneworleans) April 1, 2022
DFW is now FWD
After nearly five decades, we've decided to give Fort Worth it's well-deserved top billing! Starting today, you can call us 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, or 𝐅𝐖𝐃.
— DFW Airport (@DFWAirport) April 1, 2022
We are a forward-thinking airport, with a FWD-looking name! pic.twitter.com/mDVqqYpSGt
SLC has a new name too
After receiving feedback from passengers, @slcairport has decided to rename the facility “Pioneer Children Memorial Airport." Read about the airport's name change at: https://t.co/R54dLKtPU2
— Salt Lake City Airport (@slcairport) April 1, 2022
(The name change is effective only on April Fool’s Day.) pic.twitter.com/dZffQFk6mS
Sail away from CHA
As much as we love aviation, we feel that it's time to expand our horizons. Book a sailboat trip today at the brand new #ChattanoogaSeaport! pic.twitter.com/QpNIDPwGk2
— Chattanooga Airport (@ChattAirport) April 1, 2022
Ice-skating back (?) at Dallas Love Field
SURPRISE: Remember our ice skating rink from the 70s? Well, due to popular demand it’s back! We’ve transformed one of our empty hangars into an ice skating rink that will open this summer! pic.twitter.com/eVzsQw4bvb
— Dallas Love Field Airport (@DallasLoveField) April 1, 2022
DCA will now be Cherry Blossom pink year-round
We love Cherry Blossom season SO MUCH that we decided to break out the paint cans and make it a permanent part of the airport. What do you think of our new look? pic.twitter.com/bawgzKMgVF
— Reagan Airport (@Reagan_Airport) April 1, 2022
Fast news from JetBlue
Need to get from Jamaica to Jackson Heights, but the Van Wyck is jammed? Take our newest route, The Queens Express, the fastest way to get across NYC's biggest borough. Learn more: https://t.co/FqbV8wfnnQ pic.twitter.com/0eu83F8c50
— JetBlue (@JetBlue) April 1, 2022
Mic drop from Southwest Airlines
You want a joke? Bag fees.
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) April 1, 2022
Welcome to MCO
Our partners are currently working on fixing the audio in our APMs, but it's great to have a Buddy who can step in when needed.📢 https://t.co/zgz8OFRV4c
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) April 1, 2022
We are over-the-moon to announce the launch of 'Annie's Out Of This World Character Dining'! 🚀 Starting this month, 12pm-3pm, enjoy a stellar cuisine while you meet our mascot Annie, at our Main Terminal food court area! 👩🚀
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) April 1, 2022
Reservations & details: https://t.co/smh1SHKQ2p pic.twitter.com/B4S4Q8rbz1
O’Hare & Midway Airports going to the birds – and the dogs
(We think…)
And here’s how Leap the rabbit looks in green
Celebrate spring with Leap’s fresh new look! What do you think – love the green or miss the red?#AprilFools did we trick you? Don't worry, Leap is still red….we hope you like our Photoshop skills. pic.twitter.com/IKx6ZKjFP2
— Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (@FlySMF) April 1, 2022
DEN also had one of our favorite pranks from 2021
Llama in training! If you see Matilda, DO NOT PET. She’ll soon become a DEN safety inspection team member. Llamas are social, gentle, their noses are 6x more powerful than dogs & they learn quickly. Matilda will be a great addition to the sniffer team! Her official debut: 5/12 🛅 pic.twitter.com/ZQx98D4tSX
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) April 1, 2021
Say hello to our newest edition, the ATL ROCKET! 🚀The ATL ROCKET is a tech savvy SLIDE with state of the art screening capabilities. It ensures you spending more time in the friendly skies than you'll ever spend standing in line pre-security again. #ATLRocket #NewBeginnings pic.twitter.com/fPHBC91QF6
— Atlanta Airport (@ATLairport) April 1, 2021