April Fools’ Day Pranks: Aviation Edition
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Every year, the APEX team anxiously awaits the biggest and baddest April Fools pranks. Don’t be fooled by sleek aircraft interiors and friendly flight attendant smiles because even aviation experts have some tricks up their sleeves. Here’s our list of this year’s ultimate (aviation) April Fools’ Day hoaxes!
9. Alaska Airlines reaches new heights.
All aboard to Lilliput! Upon arrival to this amazing place, our 737 will shrink accordingly. *Pending gov. approval pic.twitter.com/qoGsdhCxQV
— Alaska Airlines (@AlaskaAir) April 1, 2016
8. A new SWISS aircraft in sight?
New aircraft gives pilots a better view of their plane! #avgeek #AprilFools pic.twitter.com/oDThBaYigD
— Runway8L (@Runway8L) April 1, 2016
7. Riding high at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 1933.
https://twitter.com/Schiphol/status/715910129426776064
6. China Eastern Airlines gets a green makeover.
How do I look in green? #AprilFools Actually, our ✈️aren't turning green but they are fed by Eco-friendly fuels. pic.twitter.com/7COWMjhcpY
— China Eastern – North America (@ChinaEasternNA) April 1, 2016
5. Free pilot training for all – not just the top one percent.
Bernie Sanders Announces Plan For Free Pilot Training https://t.co/YCq6WvvE9E via @aeronews
— Aero-News Network (@AeroNews) April 1, 2016
4. Speaking #Singlish on #Jetstar_Asia.
Welcome on board, ho say boh? Lai lai see our latest service to make your flight more shiok! https://t.co/p3fNMT1eyU https://t.co/jtxVQwdWaV
— Jetstar Asia (@Jetstar_Asia) April 1, 2016
3. EIA targets new pawsome PaxEx.
EIA announces innovative new passenger experience program – #EIAprioritypup #yeg https://t.co/EpQ91Jq4iJ pic.twitter.com/uPIv4g2FsQ
— EIA (@FlyEIA) April 1, 2016
2. Virgin America reveals busty new logo.
https://twitter.com/VirginAmerica/status/715675545715998720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
And last but not least…
1. APEX announces a new fur-ward thinking airline.
Airline to calm nervous feline-loving passengers with specially-trained cats: https://t.co/ZK6XUevU3W #AprilFools #FurryFridays #avgeeks
— APEX (@theAPEXassoc) April 1, 2016