We all make mistakes. But if this spelling mistake on a Cathay Pacific plane is real and not a promotional gag, then heads are certainly going to roll.
Still, it looks like the Hong Kong-based airline is taking the giant typo in stride.
Oops this special livery won’t last long! She’s going back to the shop!
(Source: HKADB) pic.twitter.com/20SRQpKXET— Cathay Pacific (@cathaypacific) September 19, 2018
A Turkish Airlines airplane evidently has a cameo role in the upcoming Lego movie and that has inspired the airline to create a charming safety video featuring Lego characters Emmet, Wyldstyle, Batman and many others.
I’m not sure I’ve spotted all the references yes, but I love that there’s a checklist referenced here of all the features modern-day safety videos seem to have, including celebrity cameos and catchy songs.
Take a look and let me know what special touches you notice.
And while we’re talking airline safety videos, let’s revisit some classics:
Southwest Airlines has served its last little bag of peanuts.
Earlier this month Southwest Airlines announced that, in the interest of the health of passengers with peanut allergies, the airline would stop serving peanuts during flights starting August 1.
“Peanuts forever will be part of Southwest’s history and DNA,” the airline said in a statement, “However, to ensure the best on-board experience for everyone, especially for customers with peanut-related allergies, we’ve made the difficult decision to discontinue serving peanuts on all flights…Our ultimate goal is to create an environment where all customers—including those with peanut-related allergies—feel safe and welcome on every Southwest flight.”
Though the peanut has been an important part of our heritage, today is our final day serving them onboard. While many will miss our peanuts, at the end of the day, we’re most proud of our People and their Hospitality that sets us apart. We'll always be NUTS about Southwest! pic.twitter.com/m5YWWmiLGL
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) July 31, 2018
To mark the day, Orlando International Airport set aside a display case containing the ‘relics of aviation history.’
Today's the last day @SouthwestAir will serve peanuts on their flights. To mark this occasion, we developed a unique art piece for our South APM Complex highlighting soon-to-be relics of aviation history. 🥜 pic.twitter.com/hXeSTDquAR
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) July 31, 2018
Will you miss the peanuts?
The Memorial Day weekend signals the start of the busy summer travel season and it looks like a lot of people will be spending a lot of time in airports.
According to the trade group Airlines for America (A4A), a record 246.1 million passengers — an average of 2.68 million per day — are expected to travel on U.S. airlines between June 1 and Aug. 31, 2018.
That number is up 3.7 percent from last year’s record of 237.3 million passengers.
Below is the group’s handy infographic that explains what’s in store.
A4A’s tally doesn’t include the Memorial Day holiday weekend, but if you’re headed to the airport this weekend keep in mind that security checkpoint lines are apt to be longer than usual (I’ve gotten a couple of alerts from my my airline already, which makes me a bit nervous) with many kids and out-of-practice travelers in the mix.
As always, arrive early and pack your patience.
The end is near. For most all outward appearances of Virgin America.
Alaska Airlines, which has spent the past 18 months folding Virgin America into Alaska’s operations, wrote to customers yesterday to let them know that, starting April 25:
At the airport, all check-ins for flights operated by the company will take place at Alaska’s ticket counters and kiosks.
The final switchover will take place on the night of April 24, says Alaska:
“We’ll complete physical changes at 29 airports around the U.S. and Mexico that are served by both Alaska and Virgin America. The only branding and signage will now be for Alaska Airlines. Signs and screens will all change to Alaska branding at curbside locations, lobbies, ticket counters, gates and baggage areas. While there will be some Virgin America painted aircraft still flying for a period of time after April 25, tickets will be sold only under the Alaska name.”
