As 'Bikini Airline' Comes To India: Look At Some Weirdest Air Travel Experiences From Nude Flights to Hello Kitty Planes
Talking about unusual carriers, Vietnam’s 'Bikini Airline' has gained much popularity over the years and it has recently attracted the socialites. And if you think supervisors in swimsuits is the most bizarre thing, then you are wrong.
Air travel can become a boring affair for regular flyers. With compact space, uncomfortable position, mostly unusual food, it becomes difficult to travel. Despite all its in-flight amenities and other options, air travel mostly remains dull or uncomfortable. Flights such as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airlines provides the best luxuries on their planes, but it is not exotic. This is the reason, some flights have changed and adapted fancy things just to make the experience a little more relaxing and fun at the same time. Yes, they have not directly solved these problems but have provided some unique touch that make things acceptable and amusing for travellers. Talking about unusual carriers, Vietnam’s 'Bikini Airline' has gained much popularity over the years and it has recently attracted the socialites. Soon, it will be operational also in India.
The airline is run by a woman entrepreneur Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and as per reports Vietjet will connect with India on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of India-Vietnam diplomatic relationship. The headlines have made people go crazy and many are waiting to witness the response the bikini hostesses get from Indians. And if you think supervisors in swimsuits is the most bizarre thing, then you are wrong. Here are a some of the most exceptional airlines around the world that adds a little more of fun to the surroundings and make travelling unforgettable!
1. Nude flights
Yes, in 2008 a German airline company OssiUrlaub.de came out with a service where passengers could undress a thousand miles up in the air. The travel company launched the world’s first nude airline in 2008 on a summer day trip from the German city to Erfurt to a famous Baltic Sea resort. Nudity is in the air! However, while boarding and getting off from the flight, the travellers are supposed to be dressed.
2. Meet and Seat
Swiping right is not just limited to dating applications now. The Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has incorporated social media in their flying experience. Yes, you can opt to pick who you want to sit next based on details from the Facebook, LinkedIn or Google+ profiles once you purchase the ticket. Sounds more like a date!
3. Skycouch
So, you think lying down while travelling is only possible in trains or business class? Since 2011, people flying between New Zealand and Los Angeles have had the chance to travel more restfully. Sky Couches or cuddle class how they term it otherwise, are basically seats that turns into couches or beds, suitable to everyone—singles, couples or families; it is indeed an amazing option for all. Isn’t it?
4. Hello Kitty-themed airplane
Brace yourself with cuteness overload! The famous cat or cartoon girl is not just restricted to birthday parties, your house or a shop anymore. Flight experiences are more pretty and colourful with this Taiwanese airline. Bad Badtz, The Lazy Egg, Gudetama and all the other Kitty pals play the host, making the travel more beautiful. All amenities on board, from pillows to napkins, are all Hello Kitty themed. The flight attendants too wear cute pink aprons and greet the guests.
If you are excited for the launch of Bikini Airline in India, then you definitely cannot ignore the above. They are equally fun and quirky with their unique services. Just like Vietnam’s bikini airlines, we so hope that these carriers too come into force very soon! By the way, which one is more exciting to you?
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