The weekend is coming up and, given all the stressful news, we could use a weekend away.
Here are three places on our “We’d go there” list.
Fly to Vancouver International Airport for the cherry blossoms
Vancouver is always a treat, and landing at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) right about now comes with some bonus cherry blossom treats.
Spring is in the Air! 🌸 Cherry blossoms and hues of pink have popped up all around the terminal. Be sure to arrive early before your flight and grab some photos, seasonal goodies, and take in all that the season has to offer. Learn more at https://t.co/QXHf0jh34vpic.twitter.com/q3t7Bwe9Nn
A therapy giraffe. The world’s shortest escalator. And in-flight sauna.
Here’s a round-up of just some of the fun April Fools’ Day posts we spotted from airports and airlines, plus some bonus pranksters.
Send us your faves and let us know what we’ve missed:
Finnair introduces an in-flight sauna
In a press release, Finnair announced it’s latest innovation: the world’s first in-flight sauna, available only on the carrier’s Airbus A350 aircraft.
Finnair does have a Finnish sauna in the Finnair Platinum Wing lounge on the non-Schengen side of Helsinki Airport. But the April 1 announcement of an onboard version is a joke that we’re sure had some passengers wishing “if only!”
The “Sky Sauna” package does sound pretty good: it includes “a refreshing glass of blueberry juice, a vihta (a traditional birch whisk), a sauna hat, a towel and comfortable slippers” and a sauna designed with beautiful Finnish wood and featuring a panoramic window for breathtaking views.”
If only, right?
More April Fools’ pranks from airports & transit systems near you
Here are just some of the other April Fools’ Day posts we found from airports and airlines and at least one other transit mode. Some are very creative, others a bit corny but all are well withing the spirit of the day.
Many people know that MSP is home to Minnesota’s tallest escalator.
In 2025, we will also be home to the WORLD’S SHORTEST ESCALATOR!
Our “Minne-scalator” will be about three inches shorter than the current record holder found in Tokyo.
It was a tough decision, but Ernie is leaving aviation to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a fashion designer. SJC’s runways will no longer be used for planes – they exist now for Ernie’s models and designs. (For legal reasons, this is a joke.) pic.twitter.com/HNAWXfDKRm
— San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) (@FlySJC) April 1, 2025
🥄✈️ With the aviation summer season taking off, airBaltic introduces an all-soup meal concept. Starting April 1st, every onboard meal will be a chilled bowl of Latvian beetroot soup. Breakfast? Soup. Dinner? Soup. Morning cup of coffee? Replaced with beetroot bliss. To match the… pic.twitter.com/RqBBluEotM
Rolling into the Future: From 1 July 2025, all SWISS employees get the game-changing Crew Shoe. 👟⚡ With retractable wheels, gliding through airports & meetings has never been easier.🚀 #flyswiss#SWISSCrewShoepic.twitter.com/KEZ5ZyG2iU
We're pleased to introduce a new program: Passenger Runway Shoveling. When it snows, each passenger in the terminal will be handed a snow shovel to help clear our runways. Thanks! pic.twitter.com/U0NXRhXLuY
Thank you to everyone who applied to be our first-ever Mustang Handler.
We received an overwhelming number of applications, and those selected for tryouts will be meeting in a top-secret location on April 20. pic.twitter.com/9xO2ajRKmN
Armrest Priority has landed. Tired of the silent battle for the middle armrest? We get it. SkyTeam is proud to introduce Armrest Priority—a brand-new benefit for SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus members that guarantees full armrest access, no questions asked. Available on all flights… pic.twitter.com/Ox3TcO0JHx
The mural, titled “Well Done Good and Faithful Servant, The Carters,” is by Atlanta-based artist Fabian Williams, the Atlanta-based artist who also created the image below that was featured on the poster for the Jimmy Carter 100 celebration in September 2024.
You can see Williams’ mural of the Carters from an upper balcony of the domestic terminal above ATL’s North baggage claim.
Philadelphia is famous for cheesesteak sandwiches. And Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is marking National Cheesesteak Day, March 24, with a full week of cheesesteak events and specials in the terminals.
From Monday, March 24, through Sunday, March 30, passengers traveling through the airport will find exclusive offers, cheesesteak-inspired events and, of course, Philadelphia cheesesteaks.
Passengers will find free events 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the connector space between Terminals B and C.
Look for free samples of Pepsi Zero and Frito Lay, entertainment, a photo booth and assorted giveaways as well as a Cheesesteak Topping Bars (from noon to 1 p.m.) at Chickie & Pete’s, Cibo Bistro & Wine Bar and Passyunk Steaks.
From Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28, use code PHLSTEAK to get 25% off one order at participating locations offering online mobile ordering through OrderAtPHL. (That code should work whether or not you’re ordering a cheesesteak.)
Weeklong Specialty Cheesesteak Creations & Meal Deals — March 24 to 30
Multiple PHL restaurants are serving up specialty cheesesteaks, including:
Bud & Marilyn’s: Shawarma cheesesteak — shawarma-spiced, marinated sliced ribeye steak on pita bread from Angel Bakeries, served with a cherry pepper tzatziki sauce
Chickie’s & Pete’s: Salmon cheesesteak with leaf lettuce, American cheese and mild pico de gallo
Passyunk Steaks: Salmon cheesesteak with spinach, red onions, roasted red peppers, and spicy mayo and lemon pepper cheesesteak — chopped prime ribeye steak with cheese, seasoned with lemon pepper
Tagliare: Pizza cheesesteak — sliced prime ribeye steak chopped with marinara sauce and mozzarella
Not passing through PHL airport during Cheesesteak Week? Don’t worry. You’ll find cheesesteaks and cheesesteak-inspired bits at these PHL food outlets year-round.
Bar Symon: Cheesesteak — sautéed, with provolone, mushrooms and onions
Chickie’s & Pete’s: Cheesesteak eggrolls, cheesesteak nachos and more
Geno’s Steaks: Pizza, mushroom and regular cheesesteak
Jack Duggan’s Pub & Restaurant: Cheesesteak eggrolls, chicken cheesesteak and more
Jim’s South St.: Chicken cheesesteak, veggie cheesesteak and more
Local Tavern: Classic cheesesteak
LOVE Grille: Beef, chicken and cauliflower cheesesteak
Noobar: Philly cheesesteak dumplings
Passyunk Steaks: Various cheesesteaks (onion, pizza, veggie and more)
Philly Pretzel Factory: Cheesesteak Rivets
Sabrina’s Cafe: Veggie Philly cheesesteak — seitan with sautéed onions and long hots
Subway: Philly and classic cheesesteak
Tony Luke’s: Various cheesesteaks (beef, chicken, veggie and more)
The free exhibit, in the Transit Museum’s Grand Central Gallery & Store, highlights the humor, challenges, and peculiarities of public transportation through the lens of some of the most iconic cartoonists of the past century.
Sarasota, Florida for World Circus Day
World Circus Day is coming up next month (April 19) and that would be a great excuse to head to Sarasota, Florida to visit the Circus Museum at The Ringling.
(Tibbals Circus Collection)
The Ringling’s Museum of Art is also currently hosting Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums.
The exhibit includes paintings, posters, photographs, costumes, film and other objects that explore the role art and objects played for mediums and magicians “communicating” with the dead during the 19th- and 20th-century Spiritualism movement in the U.S. and Europe.
