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Today we will talk about Christmas and some traditions and curiosities that occur at this time in aviation.
The airline industry doesn't stop, no matter the day, time or celebration, there will always be a plane in the air, even in the midst of a pandemic as we have experienced it.
It's so important to the world, that these days it can also be the new year, thousands of people must leave their families and friends to keep the world moving: pilots, technical, crew, agents, trunks, air traffic control, customs, Police and many other people are key to keeping aviation taking off even in Christmas.
In this different installment, We are going to review some particular situations that exist in this industry that we are so passionate about and also pay tribute to all those who work on these dates so that we can reach our destinations..
Christmas, the planes never stop
Christmas is a special time for everyone, and the world of aviation is no exception. Airlines around the world are preparing for this time with traditions and curiosities that deserve to be told..
Too, behind the cameras there are thousands and thousands of dads, moms, children, grandchildren and more who must in turn spend this emotional date in an airport, airplane or control tower, but without them, the world would literally stop.
I am going to share with you some curiosities about this Christmas season and the end of the year., how sure, It will attract a lot of attention:
- The history of artificial Christmas trees is born thanks to the B-17 Airman of World War II Si Spiegel, who after the war, When working in a plastics factory, he had the idea of looking for a replacement for the natural ones, which were more complicated to care for and had to be renewed every year.. Spiegel is still alive today and is the oldest WW2 pilot still alive..
- Some airlines offer special Christmas flights that include entertainment, Christmas food and drink, and gifts for passengers. These flights are usually very popular and sell out quickly.
- The 24 and 25 Some airlines allow their employees to wear festive items., which makes the flight more special, especially for children.
- In that same sense, you could receive a special welcome from the crew and even gifts from them. If you bring something for the whole team, you will make them very happy.
- Some airlines have decorated their planes with Christmas motifs, like christmas trees, lights and decorations. These planes are usually very striking and attract a lot of attention, although it seems that due to costs lately this practice is being left behind.
- Passing through airports in December will generally be more beautiful than other times of the year, since you will find huge trees and Christmas decorations everywhere. Even, you might get lucky and see live shows or airport staff in special costumes.
- It has become a tradition to follow Santa Claus in flight tracking apps like Flight Radar 24, which simulate traveling around the world with their reindeer, usually has thousands of followers throughout the year 24 and 25 from December.
- Did you know that there is an airline that does not fly on 25 from December? Well it's Ryanair, AerLingus and Jet2, which follow an Irish tradition and that day everything, literally everything closes. Try to find a flight from them on Flight Radar 24, they will not succeed.
- Equally, the 25 December is historically the day with the lowest number of flights in the world.
- Japan Airlines usually provides KFC chicken on its flights during Christmas, although in Japan as such this date is not celebrated, Those who do enjoy this fast food brand as their favorite for that day.
- Fly in 24, 25, 31 December or 1 from January, yes it will be cheaper than other dates, since they are the days of least demand of the year. You could even be the only passenger on your flight.
- Did you know that the airplanes travel in time? Well, one way or another, yes they do, since the 31 December of each year, given the different time zones, a plane that took off in 2024, you can land at your destination in 2023 and vice versa, almost like traveling through time.
personally, I was able to fly a few years ago between Quito and Paris in full 24 from December, where one far from family or traditions, See how the entire industry continues to move so that we can travel.
Far from their own families, All those who work on these special days are the best and our anonymous heroes, regardless of the date, They will be ready there so that we can safely reach our destination..
On the flight that I was telling you about above, despite the date and how far the crew was from their families, The service was with a big smile and I remember that they mentioned Christmas on several occasions during the flight., which makes flying on such an occasion even more interesting and striking..
Definitely, Aviation never ceases to surprise us and provide us with the connectivity we need to be with our special people or reach the destination we dream of so much..
To all those who make this and much more possible, today and always, ¡GRACIAS!
Have you ever flown on a date like this?? Tell me your experience in the comments.
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