Happy April Fools’ Day! Love, FlyerTalk
Jesse Tabit April 01, 2015
Some readers may have noticed the articles recently showcased on the homepage looked a bit peculiar. Should anyone have forgotten, Wednesday was April Fools’ Day, and the FlyerTalk content team really got into the holiday spirit this year. Here’s a look at what we ran:
New pPod Cabin Designed to Cage You in Comfort
An innovative new way of comfortably cramming passengers onboard has commercial airlines throwing money at what used to be Seattle’s shadiest vet.
The Truth About “Economy” — One Percenter Exposes Injustice at 35,000 Feet
People don’t want to believe that, in this day and age, terrible violations of civil liberties could be committed on American soil. And those people are right. Because according to one-time economy passenger Richard Van Horton, those injustices are being committed in the skies.
Delta Air Lines: The (New) World (Order)’s Most Trusted Airline
What industry could have more interest in a global takeover of the world than the airlines?
‘Over-It’ Concierge Directs Hotel Guests to ‘Local Gem,’ Olive Garden
A hotel concierge pulled into questioning last week by his employer after he allegedly directed a number of the hotel’s unassuming guests to “a charming, Tuscan-inspired restaurant.”
PDX Carpet Gets PDXtreme, Lands in Rehab
The infamous PDX carpet recently sought help for his serious OxiClean addition, but what really led to the A-lister’s abrupt burnout? The answer: One totally epic night of partying.
The Titillating Tale of the Bunny Buddy Blunder
Southern California airports’ new “Bunny Buddies” program suffered a serious miscommunication issue prior to roll out, one that most travelers don’t seem to mind one bit.
We also took advantage of our “Must Read” section of the homepage, implementing the classic “rickroll” gag where our posts indicate you’re getting information on one topic, but upon clicking into the post, you’re redirected to Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up. Furthermore, we used those unforgettable lyrics to create headlines for the section itself:
Never Ask This Gate Agent About the One Who Got Away
Gonna Grab My Luggage, Gonna Hold It Tight, Gonna Grab an Afternoon Jet Flight
Give a Kidney, Get an Upgrade
You Don’t Want What This Flight Attendant Has
Up Is the Direction Planes Go When They Take Off
“Nevermore,” Says Raven After Flying United
Ghana Airways – It’s Real!
“Let Go Of Your Baggage,” Says Handler/Therapist
You Might Want What This Flight Attendant Has
Down Is the Direction Planes Go When They Land
