11 April Fools’ Day Pranks from Aviation
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We know a good April Fools’ Day prank when we see one! This year, the APEX Media team patiently waited to see what airlines and airports alike had up their sleeves and as usual, they did not disappoint.
Check out 11 of our favorite AFD stunts, ranked in no particular order, played out by aviation’s biggest pranksters.
11. WestJet – #SmartSeats
We’ve done the research & crunched the numbers. #SmartSeats are the fastest way to board a plane. See why: http://t.co/T8qk1BGUPR
€” WestJet (@WestJet) April 1, 2015
10. Virgin America – To and From Branson With Love
Celebrate Mo’ Branson in Branson, MO. 10% off all fares (+restr). http://t.co/MSv5JbsgN6 Book by Wed. Fly by May 21. pic.twitter.com/mEH7UKL0n5 €” Virgin America (@VirginAmerica) March 31, 2015
9. Southwest Airlines – Bag Fee Bandwagon Bonanza
Turn down the volume or we’ll turn up the price. Introducing our Bag Fee Bandwagon Bonanza: http://t.co/al6X4FbBQS pic.twitter.com/9bw2tcLuil
€” Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) April 1, 2015
8. Virgin Australia – Airport Lounge for Pets
This is one of our favourite #AprilFools pranks so far. @VirginAustralia, well played! Have you been caught today? https://t.co/ArVlRg5XEX €” BOQ (@BOQ) April 1, 2015
7. “Quantas” Airways
This is a pretty good April Fool’s prank from @Qantas: Now my dad can finally spell the airline correctly! pic.twitter.com/6hOYfA42Am
€” Jamie Freed (@Jamie_Freed) April 1, 2015
6. Flight Centre – Cargo Class
Would you like to fly to London for $199* return in our brand new Cargo Class? http://t.co/rzT1AgddCo pic.twitter.com/UaZZFC54GN
€” Flight Centre (@flightcentreAU) March 31, 2015
5. Ireland West Airport Knock – Little Flyers Club
Have you seen the new service for families at Ireland West Airport Knock The ‘Little Flyers Club’ is Ireland’s… http://t.co/KZtvRgviIf €” Fly Away Travel (@FLYAWAYTRAVEL1) April 1, 2015
4. Delta Airlines – Biscoff Kale Cookies
In an effort to offer healthy snack options onboard, we now offer Biscoff cookies made with locally-sourced kale #nom pic.twitter.com/hy23iwtNMO €” Delta (@Delta) April 1, 2015
3. Scandinavian Airlines – SAS Space Travel and Astro Class
Today we present a new and revolutionary way of traveling: SAS Space Travel! #SASAstroBonus #WeAreSpaceTravelers https://t.co/PAsjrhiFb3
€” SAS (@SAS) April 1, 2015
2. Air New Zealand – All Blacks Lolly
April fools’! A liniment flavoured lolly? Nah… See what the @AllBlacks thought & cast your vote! #CrazyAboutRugby https://t.co/VSzeguPK10 €” Air New Zealand (@FlyAirNZ) April 1, 2015
1. Aer Lingus – Lucky Clover Logo
Say hello to our new logo. That’s right – it’s an emoji. http://t.co/pGvKlWfjMepic.twitter.com/9R9mefiPUN €” Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) April 1, 2015
BONUS (because we’re biased): APEX – In-Flight Dining in the Dark
Dining in the dark at 30,000 ft? Coming to an #airline near you this summer http://t.co/FULVFC9PAs #PaxEx €” APEX (@theAPEXassoc) April 1, 2015