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Africa’s Kulula Airlines may be small, but it has a jet-sized sense of
humor. Check out this paint scheme that points out everything from the
black box to the loo. Their humor extends to their website,as
well, where you’ll find such gems as this from the section on
unaccompanied minors: "Unfortunately, we do not cater for unaccompanied
kiddies on our flights. Your little monsters must travel with someone
who can keep an eye on them." Kulula is a regional carrier based in Johannesburg.
Text by Heidi A. Schuessler; photo editing by Connie Ricca.
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Africa’s Kulula Airlines may be small, but it has a jet-sized sense of
humor. Check out this paint scheme that points out everything from the
black box to the loo. Their humor extends to their website,as
well, where you’ll find such gems as this from the section on
unaccompanied minors: "Unfortunately, we do not cater for unaccompanied
kiddies on our flights. Your little monsters must travel with someone
who can keep an eye on them." Kulula is a regional carrier based in Johannesburg.
Text by Heidi A. Schuessler; photo editing by Connie Ricca.
Inspired by the dramatic colors of sunset on Uluru — also known as Ayers Rock — this Boeing 747-400 owned by Qantas represents one of the many dreamtime journeys of Australia’s aboriginal people. A wunala is a kangaroo, seen painted
on the nose cone, among other places. The artwork blends ancient
patterns and symbols with modern technology: Both aboriginal and
nonaboriginal artists transferred the design from the computer to the
airplane.
on the nose cone, among other places. The artwork blends ancient
patterns and symbols with modern technology: Both aboriginal and
nonaboriginal artists transferred the design from the computer to the
airplane.
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines flies approximately 30 million pounds of Alaska seafood to destinations in North America and Mexico each year, so in celebration the airline painted a 737 with a silvery
king salmon. It took 30 painters and airbrush experts 24 days to
complete the elaborate livery, which used up 140 gallons of paint, twice
the normal amount. Since it first started flying in 2005, the
Salmon-Thirty-Salmon has flown more than 1 million passengers, who are
also treated to custom-painted overhead bins with halibut, sea stars and
other fishy images.
king salmon. It took 30 painters and airbrush experts 24 days to
complete the elaborate livery, which used up 140 gallons of paint, twice
the normal amount. Since it first started flying in 2005, the
Salmon-Thirty-Salmon has flown more than 1 million passengers, who are
also treated to custom-painted overhead bins with halibut, sea stars and
other fishy images.
Each winter, FinnAir adds a friendly Santa Claus to its fleet, appropriate considering that it flies to Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish LaplandThis
Arctic Circle city is perhaps more famous for being home to Santa Claus
Village. Not into meeting Santa? Travelers can also play ice golf, go
on a snowmobile safari and try sautéed reindeer. (Just don’t tellSanta.)
Arctic Circle city is perhaps more famous for being home to Santa Claus
Village. Not into meeting Santa? Travelers can also play ice golf, go
on a snowmobile safari and try sautéed reindeer. (Just don’t tellSanta.)
The bear is the official symbol and ambassador of Berlin,
and bears can be seen everywhere in the German capital: on the city
flag, the city coat of arms and postage stamps, and in front of coffee
shops and embassies. It can also seen on Germanwings’ Airbus A319, aka the Berlin BearBus. Germanwings is a discount regional carrier that flies to 75 destinations around Europe
and bears can be seen everywhere in the German capital: on the city
flag, the city coat of arms and postage stamps, and in front of coffee
shops and embassies. It can also seen on Germanwings’ Airbus A319, aka the Berlin BearBus. Germanwings is a discount regional carrier that flies to 75 destinations around Europe
 
When Swiss International Airlines launched its nonstop Zurich to San Francisco service last summer, it celebrated with a fun and funky '70s paint job.
The "flower power" Airbus 340 — the largest in Swiss Air’s fleet. A
bonus if you book a flight to Zurich: The business-class seats can be
adjusted to your preferred firmness.
The "flower power" Airbus 340 — the largest in Swiss Air’s fleet. A
bonus if you book a flight to Zurich: The business-class seats can be
adjusted to your preferred firmness.
In 2003, Delta painted its first plane pink in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation,and
in 2010 it unveiled a new Boeing 767-400 and set off on an
international tour to promote cancer prevention and a cure. The Pink
Plane has been busy: It logged more than 2 million miles in 2010, enough
to circle the globe 84 times, and frequently made special visits
carrying breast-cancer survivors. Last year, Delta’s passengers and
employees donated more than $1 million to the foundation.
in 2010 it unveiled a new Boeing 767-400 and set off on an
international tour to promote cancer prevention and a cure. The Pink
Plane has been busy: It logged more than 2 million miles in 2010, enough
to circle the globe 84 times, and frequently made special visits
carrying breast-cancer survivors. Last year, Delta’s passengers and
employees donated more than $1 million to the foundation.
 
Horizon Air creates a lot of sports-team liveries to celebrate college teams such as the Oregon State Beavers, the Montana State Bobcats, the University of Idaho Vandals and the University of Washington Huskies.
However, one of the Seattle-based airline’s most colorful paint jobs
was for the Party Plane, which honored its 25th anniversary in 2006,
complete with streamers and confetti. Although the anniversary has come
and gone, this Bombardier Q400 is still flying in the Horizon fleet.
However, one of the Seattle-based airline’s most colorful paint jobs
was for the Party Plane, which honored its 25th anniversary in 2006,
complete with streamers and confetti. Although the anniversary has come
and gone, this Bombardier Q400 is still flying in the Horizon fleet.
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