10 Unusual Airlines with Weirdest Offerings That Really Exist
Who knew that the airline industry had so much scope for creativity? It seems they’ve really exceeded expectations by creating a range of fascinating experiences that will make your next flight truly unique. Continue reading to learn about unusual airlines that have introduced innovative ideas to help transform known travel standards:
- Qantas – Virtual Reality Flight
In collaboration with Samsung, Qantas started this venture to create an exciting experience for passengers on long haul flights. The gear was made available to first class passengers traveling from Sydney to Melbourne and on certain flights to Los Angeles. The Qantas team has made fantastic use of this technology to exhibit their services, facilities and destinations. It has also been identified as a great way to keep their valued customers entertained.
- Virgin Atlantic – Art Gallery
Sometimes a busy schedule just doesn’t leave you adequate time for the things you’re passionate about. If you’ve got an inclination for art, Virgin Atlantic has made sure that you can find time for the things you love. The first in-flight commercial art gallery was launched in February 2013 and a choice of pieces ranging between 2,500 pounds to 15,000 pounds was displayed for passengers on board to view or purchase.
- Air New Zealand – Cuddle Class
Sounds pretty cute, doesn’t it? In case you were wondering, its not free cuddles that they offer but rather space for you to cuddle your loved ones. A row of economy class seats turns into a couch where you and your friends or family can stretch out. Quite appropriately named ‘skycouches’, these provide as a great way to relax and unwind and much nicer than being couped up in your single seat!
- Air Malta – Free Massages
Now this is exactly what it sounds like. Yes, Air Malta has professional therapists on board who offer free massages. Passengers can sit back and listen to music, while the therapists help ease the stress of flying by providing hand, neck and foot massages. Perfectly suited for pretty much everybody and definitely worth making a trip to where ever Air Malta takes you.
- Eva Air – Hello Kitty
It wouldn’t be hard to believe that every child’s dream is to fly on a cartoon themed airplane. And Eva Air made this dream a reality for all those children and perhaps even some adults. Right from the exterior to the prints on napkins, pillows and other amenities, this airline is completely Hello Kitty themed. What started as an experimental offshoot of the Taiwanese airline, became incredibly popular with no time.
- The German Nude Airlines
Talk about getting completely comfortable on your flight. The German Nude Airlines caters to those who feel most at ease in their own skin and nothing else! This airline was launched in 2008 to ferry Passengers from Erfurt, a city in Germany to a popular Baltic Sea resort. However, the passengers needed to be dressed while boarding and also while disembarking.
- Eurowings Airlines – Blind Bookings
If you’re a fan of surprises, this airline is perfectly suited for you. All you have to do is pick out what kind of a holiday you want and the dates you wish to travel. So based on whether you’re looking to party, to relax, to shop or for adventure, the airline will display a list of destinations and you’ll only know where you get to travel to once you book your ticket. If you have a tough time making decisions, Eurowings makes it rather easy for you!
- La Compagnie – Ultimate Luxury
This airline only ferries people between Paris and New York and is an absolutely fabulous experience, where you ae treated like a VIP from start to end. Get ready for massage chairs that recline into beds, Samsung entertainment tablets for each passenger and delicious Michelin star meals. And to top it all, you can probably get a cheaper ticket on this airline as compared to business class tickets on other known airlines.
- United Airlines – Uber Services
Here’s one that caters to extreme convenience. Their airline mobile app shows you the vehicles available on Uber, wait times and prices. Once you select whichever suits you best, you are redirected to the Uber App to complete your transaction. Save yourself some time and the hassle of waiting in lines and whenever you can, remember to book yourself a flight with United Airlines!
- VietJet Air – Cabin Crew in Bikini’s
A rather controversial idea, but one that’s made them billions. The CEO of VietJet Air, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao had this brainwave and decided that it was an idea worth trying. The uniform for the staff is a bikini and that’s all they wear! Ms.Thao seems to transform the inflight experience for many of their customers, and they absolutely love it.
Another airline worth noting, though it’s not really about what they’re offering is Wow Air of Iceland! They have introduced a new pink Airbus named TF-Gay as a nod to the gay movement. They’ve also named their other planes things like, MOM, BRO, SIS and KID. It seems that unconventional is the way to go and, there’s no dearth of creativity when it comes to introducing new ideas for the airlines. Next time you find yourself looking to do something new, we hope our post will give you some ideas!
