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Gotcha! Were you pranked by these April Fools' travel jokes posted worldwide?

Aug 20, 2019 • 3 min read

Getting caught out on April Fools' day happened to all of us today.   So  we've come up with a list of some of the best and funniest travel-related April Fools’ Day pranks from around the world. From the introduction of kids' class cabins to robots delivering inflight orders, the travel industry pulled out all the stops today to try to hoodwink the public.

Read on to see if you were taken in by any of these jokes?

1.  In-flight robots in Canada

Canadian airline WestJet tried to fool us by introducing RALFH, a computerised food and beverage robot that travels along the ceiling delivering your inflight orders. Actually, we like the sound of that one! Read more: WestJet

2.  Adult-free kids' class travel in Australia

Virgin Australia tried to trick us into believing that they were introducing an adult-free children's cabin. Customised teddies and bubbles on demand plus unrestricted seat-kicking anyone? Watch here:  Virgin Australia

3. Bad weather protection organisation in New Zealand

Gold Coast Tourism released a set of rules to Kiwi travellers, who they claim are" well-known for bringing bad weather with them," to stop them raining all over the popular hot holiday destination of Gold Coast.  They warned that they will be looking out for tourists seeking to smuggle contraband lik umbrellas, rain jackets or ponchos in and by keeping a watchful eye out for those wearing extra layers on the beach. Read more:  Gold Coast Tourism

4. Return of the Flying Scotsman on the East and West Coast

Virgin Trains announced that customers will soon be able to catch a steam train to work, and claimed that the original Flying Scotsman locomotive would be joining its fleet later this year on its East Coast and West Coast routes. A 25 per cent discount on tickets was offered to customers willing to shovel coal to help keep the train running across the route. Read more:  Virgin Trains

5.  Japan has been bought by Disney

Are they taking the Mickey? A French blog claimed that Disney has bought Japan, making it the first country to become the property of a private company. Read more:  Mr Mondialisation

6. The self-driving bicycle in the Netherlands

Google Netherlands alleged that they were introducing a self-driving bicycle in Amsterdam, to enable safe navigation through the city and further its ambition to improve urban mobility with technology. On your bike, Google. Watch here:  Google Netherlands

7.   Excess weight rules in Denmark

Danish newspaper Berlingske claimed that a new rule was being introduced where aeroplane passengers would have to pay a fee for every extra kilo they and their luggage combined weigh over 105 kilos. Read more:  Berlingske

8.  Replica of Westeros to be built in Dubai

There was high excitement at the news reported by The Telegraph that Dubai was on its way to recreate Westeros the fictional land of Game of Thrones in the emirate. Known for its outlandish and ambitious designs, this would not have been a far cry from something that might actually happen in Dubai. The Telegraph reported that the designs addressed the problems of temperature, and that some of the stars of the show would also be in attendance intermittently. Sadly no such plans are underway, so diehard fans must wait and see if this April Fool’s encourages anyone to actually recreate a Westeros . Read more: Telegraph

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2024’s Best Travel Parodies and April Fools’ Jokes

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I love when companies poke fun at themselves and join in the fun that is April Fools’ Day. Airlines, tourist attractions, and even airports have been posting today with some clever and funny takes. Here are some of my favorites.

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: OUR GIANT FLAMINGO IS ON THE LOOSE 🚨 Phoebe escaped her enclosure at 8:47 AM and has been spotted throughout the Tampa Bay area🦩 🫡 Flamingo recovery efforts are underway ✅ If you see something, say something 🗣️ REPOST TO RAISE AWARENESS pic.twitter.com/Q731uTnZBW — Tampa International Airport ✈️ (@FlyTPA) April 1, 2024

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Tampa is my home airport in the winter and I love it for its great layout, ease of getting from curb to gate, and the number of flights it offers for a smaller airport. One other standout feature is its giant flamingo statue named “Phoebe.” Apparently, Phoebe hit the road today to take in Spring Break in Tampa Bay.

BREAKING: We're excited to announce the launch of the World's Highest Rainforest Cafe right here at the Empire State Building Check out our inaugural menu here: https://t.co/jDm0g3t7ca pic.twitter.com/QBPmQaJay9 — Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) April 1, 2024

Empire State Building

Sure, you can dine in the Eiffel Tower (in both Paris and Las Vegas), but what about a restaurant high atop the Empire State Building? Rainforest Cafe is apparently coming to the NYC landmark.

Solid @FlyFrontier April Fools press release pic.twitter.com/xzIFkSs1lj — Ryan Ewing (@FlyingHighRyan) April 1, 2024

Frontier Airlines Launches Service from New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)

Frontier Airlines announced today that its adding 2x weekly flights between New York and Bora Bora. The carrier only needs the widebody aircraft and government clearance.

#CLTairport is excited to introduce the newest member of the #CLTCanineCrew ! 🐴 pic.twitter.com/eZgV2DCg7e — CLT Airport (@CLTAirport) April 1, 2024

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

A few years ago, an image of a service pony on a plane was making the rounds online. Now, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is adding one to its security team.

We're bringing some fun to the security line! Introducing our exclusive line of TSA-inspired clothing with slogans like "I'll stack your bin" and "Only swipes right for TSA PreCheck"! Make sure to grab yours before it’s too late! ➡️ https://t.co/efgR1IYB6m #TSAApparel #MerchDrop pic.twitter.com/G2gh3Noej8 — TSA (@TSA) April 1, 2024

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

The government agency has announced a new line of clothing and travel gear on this April 1st.

Exciting news! 🍓 We’ve served our signature blueberry juice onboard our flights since 2014, but now it’s time for a change. As of today, 1 April, we will start serving strawberry juice instead of blueberry juice onboard our flights. Find out more: https://t.co/aDAzmvnx1J pic.twitter.com/EHatPuSyI7 — Finnair (@Finnair) April 1, 2024

The Finnish carrier is known for its signature blueberry juice. A change today will have flyers tasting strawberry juice while in flight in the near future.

From the streets to the skies. This month we’re bringing NYC’s iconic @NathansFranks to our JetBlue snack carts. 🌭🌭🌭 pic.twitter.com/NGl8fcbVkJ — JetBlue (@JetBlue) April 1, 2024

Poor JetBlue needs a win after its big loss in the Spirit merger plan . Bringing Nathan’s hot dogs on its flights would certainly help (although that umbrella is never getting down the aisle).

We're all about convenience at DEN and getting to your gate just got a whole lot easier! Introducing DEN Screen&Ride: America's FIRST driveway to runway service. ✈️ Book your ride now: https://t.co/XNNeIATtTl pic.twitter.com/ASlykU1Nx8 — Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) April 1, 2024

Denver International Airport (DEN)

Denver is introducing a first-of-its-kind mobile screening service to get you through security before you even arrive at the airport.

Anthony’s Take: April Fools’ Day posts are fun and I love when companies join in and create some fake news. Have you seen any funny/quirky travel-related posts today?

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The Best Airline, Cruise & Travel April Fool’s Jokes for 2023

2019: New business: Mouse Sherpas to hold your stuff while walking around the parks 2021: Selfie shoes

A lot of places stopped doing April Fool’s jokes during the pandemic. But since covid has waned, bunches of places are back at it. Here are the travel-related ones we found that we thought were the best this year:

Skiplagged says it will be offering Bad Seatmate Insurance.

Say hello to Skiplagged's Bad Seatmate Insurance A $1M answer to inebriated passengers, tiny tantrums, and chair-foot invaders on all flights Your ultimate #AprilFools flying buddy 😂 pic.twitter.com/4ToVCKvHJ8 — Skiplagged | Travel ✈️ (@Skiplagged) April 1, 2023

Emirates said they were introducing a cruise ship.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emirates (@emirates)

Amtrak was going to start offering a Loud Car

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amtrak (@amtrak)

The National Park Service said the cherry tree cut down by George Washington has regenerated.

Unbelievable! The legendary cherry tree cut down by young George Washington has regenerated on the Washington Monument grounds and is patriotically blooming red, white & blue blossoms. #NationalMall #WashingtonDC pic.twitter.com/r82ob8WSjV — National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) April 1, 2023

KLM was introducing a Recline Alert System

KLM is proud to introduce a revolutionary new cabin feature: The Recline Alert System. We've developed a sound effect that notifies passengers when the seat in front of them reclines. The new system will be introduced on all KLM flights from April 1, 2023. #KLM #comingsoon pic.twitter.com/NRapmHMVLU — KLM (@KLM) March 31, 2023

The Eiffel Tower has installed the world’s tallest slide

🇫🇷 Vous n'êtes pas prêts pour ma nouvelle attraction de l'été ! Le plus haut toboggan du monde sera installé sur mon sommet à partir du 1er juillet ! 🌐You're not ready for this! The tallest slide in the world will be installed on my summit from July 1st! 📽️ @origiful pic.twitter.com/MrwlmYvtic — La tour Eiffel (@LaTourEiffel) April 1, 2023

Air North , Yukon’s airline, has a new way to tow its Boeing 737s .

The Paris Air Show was going to include the USS Enterprise this summer.

🚨 BIG NEWS ! Cette année le USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) sera présent au #ParisAirShow pour une démo exceptionnelle. Vous êtes prêts pour cette édition 2023 qui s'annonce "fascinante" ? #StarTrek #PoissondAvril #AVgeek pic.twitter.com/hMQgUNKUvo — Paris Air Show (@salondubourget) April 1, 2023

Zion National Park had an outbreak of giant squirrels.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zion National Park (@zionnps)

Liverpool John Lennon Airport was going to replace its statue of John Lennon.

To celebrate Eurovision in Liverpool, we are pleased to announce that we will be installing a sculpture of Sam Ryder at the airport, replacing our current John Lennon statue. It will be unveiled on Monday 8 May. 📸 An artist’s impression of how the Sam Ryder sculpture will look pic.twitter.com/OWRlRtFRZt — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (@LPL_Airport) April 1, 2023

FlightRadar24 was going to add a new feature to their apps.

We just added a new feature to our Android and iOS apps. See the number of passengers on board an aircraft! To activate the feature launch the Flightradar24 app and shake your phone 4 times. pic.twitter.com/EDrHhKjqnL — Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) April 1, 2023

Virgin Australia introduced dry cleaning on its flights

Introducing 'Virgin Australia Fly Cleaning'. Say goodbye to the post-holiday laundry marathon 😍 #FlyCleaning pic.twitter.com/pSduLzaZbe — Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) March 31, 2023

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The best of aviation april fools 2024.

The airline and travel industry celebrated April Fools' Day with some light-hearted jokes.

If you thought the airline industry was all about challenging operations, razor-thin margins, and competitive airfares, the April Fools’ Day every year is also a reminder that it has an appetite for humor. Here’s what cracked people up this year.

Emirates Residences

Emirates teased its A380 fans with the idea of super luxurious apartments, offering an in-flight experience. Not only will the tower have its own airport, we couldn’t help but notice that construction will begin on February ‘31’ next year.

WestJet MemorEase™

Holidays are fun! But do we need to take a real one? WestJet forced us to consider this existential question as people get increasingly busy in their lives. Why travel physically when WestJet can implant vacation memories directly into your brains with its revolutionary AI-powered MemorEase™ headset. We love that they trademarked the name, too.

Denver airport’s driveway to runway service

If you live within 45 miles of Denver International Airport (DEN) and have $99 to spare, it will send specially-trained drivers to your driveway who will screen you and your bags and drive you directly to the airline gate. TSA was quite impressed and even asked DEN on Instagram whether it should add this as a PreCheck package option.

Solution to a stinky problem

Not a fan of people who rudely pass gas on a flight? (well, who is!) Ever wondered who let out that noisy one just to wake you up from your mid-flight siesta? Ever looked around the cabin to find the source of those dangerous, silent, stinky bombs (it’s usually the ones who avoid eye contact).

Travel deals platform HolidayPirates revealed that an unnamed European airline is installing thermal cameras inside its planes to deal with passengers who like to unnecessarily share their flatulence with fellow travelers. More power to them!

TSA-inspired clothing

TSA cheekily introduced a line of clothing and other merchandise with witty slogans. So convincing was the presentation that many took the bait and clicked on the link to shop online.

easyJet Holibobs

easyJet ruffled a few feathers by compiling a list of not-so-loved phrases and words in a well-thought-out rebranding of easyJet Holidays to easyJet Holibobs. We’ll let the Chief Holibob Officer’s inspiring message do all the talking,

“…Whether you’re looking for a Summer holibob with your huns, a Chrimbo holibob with the hubby and famalam or a spring holibob with BAE - we have just the holibob to make your friends jelly. Amazeballs!”

Frontier widebody planes

Carriers reserve big airshows to announce significant fleet restructuring, but coincidentally, Frontier Airlines chose April 1 to announce twice-weekly Bora Bora service on its ‘widebody’ planes.

Finnair's juice replacement

Replacing a best-selling product would probably raise a few eyebrows, but that is exactly what Finnair did. Don’t be surprised if you're served strawberry juice on your next Finnair flight instead of the usual blueberry. Quite a strategic move!

In your seat in 3 minutes, or else…

FlySafair is applying military-level precision to its efficiency, arming crew members with whistles to direct passengers to their seats and for disembarking, among other things. If you’re not in your seats in three minutes, you'll be asked to offload luggage upon arrival. And they’re not kidding (or are they?)

Reserve your armrest at Jetstar

Offering timely departures and efficient service is just not enough these days. And to stay competitive, Jetstar has introduced the option of reserving your armrest for only $2. Whatever it takes to empower passengers to claim what’s rightfully theirs!

And finally...

Did you hear that Simple Flying recently acquired an Airbus A380 for London office space? The aircraft will be positioned on a barge in the River Thames and will have innovative interiors for employees. Check out all the latest on this exciting development in the article below.

Announcement: Simple Flying Acquires Airbus A380 For London Office Space

Which one of these was your favorite? Please let us know in the comment section.

Which Travel Companies Played April Fools' Jokes This Year?

It's April 1 all day today, and in recent years travel companies have gotten in on the act of launching April Fools' pranks, some with more success than others. Here's a roundup of the best and worst this year...

WestJet said it was rebranding itself as Canada Air , emphasizing the friendliness of its home nation while poking at its big brother Air Canada with the hashtag #MostCanadian:

Emirates claimed to be launching a triple-decker aircraft with its own swimming pool, games room and more:

Richard Branson fronted Virgin Atlantic's contribution to the day of pranks . announcing the airline's new "flapenergy" technology and the resulting airplane with flappable wings named the Dreambird 1417:

Qatar Airways had a little fun playing off its new QSuites with YouSuite:

And how about Travelodge's new "Whiff and Wake" service that wafts the smell of bacon directly from your hotel room's alarm clock?

Meanwhile, the efforts of some travel companies didn't quite make the grade. Southwest claimed to have created an in-flight matchmaking app called Bucklr:

We don't know what tattoos have to do with travel insurance, but that didn't stop Australian company Travel Insurance Direct from promoting its new "tattoo spell checker" app...

We're also not sure about the Lyft Mono, a wearable hailing device , nor about the guy randomly dancing around while wearing it:

Finally, it's not clear Etihad completely understands how this April Fools' thing works:

Cherry blossom tree in the desert. Get it? Get it...?

Did you catch our own April Fools' story this morning? Check it out here: New Uber Service Ditches Cars & Drivers for Piggyback Rides. And of course, make sure you're following our Facebook , Twitter and Instagram posts, where TPG himself had a little fun today as well:

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The Best April Fools’ Day Pranks in Travel

April Fools’ Day has always held a soft spot in my heart. Not knowing how to read a calendar, my little sister and I would wreck havoc year-round on any unsuspecting victim’s — usually my dad. We’d paint his toenails red and put paint chips in his mouth while he slept peacefully oblivious. Some classics were placing baby oil on the toilet seats, silly puddy on the shower head, hiding rotten eggs… but enough of my memory lane. This year I’ve cooked up the best April Fools’ Day pranks for travelers.

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At the Airport

Replace a fellow travelers passport with one of those children’s ones you get in a happy meal. Hide their real passport somewhere incognito in their carry-on luggage such as between the pages of a book and watch them squirm as they try to explain their way out the situation.

Show up to the airport dressed like the Hamburglar . When checking in, make subtle references to being on FBI’s most wanted list. Twitch and wipe your brow when the check-in attendant scans your ID, and then fist pump when it goes smoothly. Ask if they know of any air marshals flying today “just out of curiosity.” Comment that it seems that the attendant hasn’t been keeping up with the news (or McDonald’s commercials) much.

Put a baggie of flour in someone’s bag just before boarding on a flight to  Indonesia . (Actually you probably shouldn’t try this one either.)

On the Plane

Hang a clothesline up across your aisle. Then place a pair of wet socks onto them and asks if anyone has a spare pair of compression socks because yours have gotten “just a bit pungent.” Bonus if you can put them near the air conditioning vent.

Start talking to the person sitting next to you about your entire life story, beginning with how your grandparents met and a detailed history of your ancestors. Say things like, “fast forward to when…” and “long story short” and skip back to the time Jesus was born (and how he influenced your ancestors migration). Include many “side notes” and “let me explain” statements. Lean forward so that they are forced to hold eye contact with you for the entire duration of the interesting story about how old Uncle Bill, well, his name was William but we call him Bill. Strange really? To call someone William, “Bill?” You would think he’d be Will or even Liam but Bill? Anyways, old Uncle Bill is gluten free. He can’t eat rice or porridge… or was it grains he can no longer have? Shame really, to give up donuts. He always thought it was IBS – you know what that is, don’t you? I have IBS, by the way, so excuse me if I have to get up often to use the little girl’s room. I can’t help it. I inherited IBS from my Aunt Mae, short for Mable. People assume it’s short for Maybelline. Have you ever heard of Maybelline? Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s Maybelline? Get it? Maybe and Maybelline? Clever, hey?  (If they get up to go to the bathroom, get up and stand in line with them to keep the riveting conversation going. Reference as many catchy jingles and abstract people as possible.)

When most of the passengers start sleeping, stand up, yodel, and beat your fists to your chest. Explain that you’re just keeping the circulation in your body moving to avoid deep vein thrombosis. “Just yellin’ to avoid the thrombo!”

Oldie but goodie: touch the head of every person as you walk through the aisle. Occasionally, scruff the hair. If you’re feeling particularly outgoing, you can play a spontaneous game of, “Duck. Duck. Duck. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOSE!”

Spill fake vomit, blood, and other disgusting items in the bathroom and start coughing loudly. When the next passenger sees it, explain that you’ve just “picked up a little stomach bug” from your travels. Then, secure a paper mask around your mouth and nose.

Walk onto the plane and immediately ask the flight attendant for a couple of airsick bags. When she hands you one, hold up a crumpled up Sizzler’s Buffet receipt and explain that you’re “going to need a LOT more than that!” Mutter that the clam linguine was a bit tangier than usual and that you knew you should’ve taken those damn lactose pills.

At Your Destination

In the native language, write, “These people are crazy! Do not help them!” on a piece of paper. Find a local and tell them that your kind taxi driver wrote out directions to your next destination, but you need help translating. See whether the local sides with you or the note. Or, transcribe the words, “Can you please help me find the red light district?” and see how well the local knows his way around town!

This one is a prank against Canada – since they unjustifiably have the friendly reputation in comparison to the USA. Whenever possible, yell in a rude manner, “This would NEVER happen in CANADA!” all while stirring up a crowd. Receive a small portion size? “This would NEVER happen in CANADA!” Shove people in the streets while scoffing, “Get out of my way! People would NEVER walk like this in CANADA!” Together, we can turn the tide of Canada’s international reputation.

Selfie stick jousting: Get a few friends together and invest in a multiple selfie sticks to walk around with in a touristy area. Whenever you see a fellow tourist with a selfie stick, instigate a sword fight or a joust. Run towards strangers with the selfie stick while yelling, “THIS IS SPARTAAA!” If the strangers run away, you can pretend not to know your friends and simulate a spontaneous duel. Props if you’re actually in Sparta.

Attempt to pay for things in baseball or tarot cards. Explain that these are really valued and work as currency in your home country.

Hold a map in front of you and follow a stranger walking around for an entire day. If they stop and stare at you, trace your fingers along the map and do not make eye contact with them. Narrate the journey with, “no… no… this can’t be right” and “hmm… I would have gone left but alright.” If they go into a building, simply choose another leader.

Place a collect call to your family members and tell them that you’ve been abducted and they need to wire you $10,000. Tell them you’ve already lost a kidney because you couldn’t remember the country code to place the call. Blow all of the money partying with rich oil sheikhs in Dubai while hashtagging #WhoNeedsKidneys #IHaveTwo #GoFundMeKidney. This may not work with frugal parents or Liam Neeson’s children.

Light sage and start smoking the entire hostel dorm room or your CouchSurfing host’s apartment. Tell others that you can sense the presence of the poltergeist and are doing your roommates a favor. At night, while others are sleeping, begin to chant and lean over your victims until they wake up.

Walk around iconic landmarks dressed like a banana. I’ve actually done this one before.

What Would You Do?

There you have it. Any favorites? What one would you love to do?

Your imagination never ceases to amaze me! I am still laughing and getting flashbacks of the little girl who told her friends about her Witch grandma who could turn kids into stew if they were mean to animals and that sand monkeys stole shoes….and….that is only only the beginning. Oh Chantae, your blog is so mischievous and creative and so hilarious. Creative minds….OMG..travelers beware on April fools day..

• Hahaha. The sand monkeys ARE real! It’s true 😛 someone commented on Twitter that these pranks would only get me added to the “No-Fly” list!

Great post. That costume you are sporting in front of the Coliseum is a little freaky though…lol

But bananas are good for you!

I really like the idea of putting a clothesline up across the aisle of the seat you are sitting in, that suggestion had me laughing out loud! I am going on a trip with some of my old college buddies and I have been in the market for some good practical jokes I can play on them, we used to do that to each other all the time while we were in college! I will be sure to bring a clothesline on the trip and put it over one of my buddy’s seats and see what the airline attendant thinks!

Hilarious!!! Do let me know how it goes 😀

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5 travel-related Aprils Fool’s Day pranks — were you fooled?

by Sam Doyon | Apr 1, 2017 | all , dontrepost , in the news | 5 comments

Even though it’s not my favorite, here are 4 travel-related April Fool’s Day pranks from this year:

1. The Emirates triple decker

Per Emirates Facebook page, they’re introducing the world’s first triple decker airplane:

Emirates unveils plans for the world’s largest commercial aircraft. The triple-decker APR001 includes a swimming pool, games room, gym and park.

I mean, I guess if you’re already carrying water for showers, what’s a little extra water to fill a pool? 😉

2. Bucklr, by Southwest

Introducing Bucklr, a new dating app that makes connections click. pic.twitter.com/Mu2z5Ajur4 — Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) April 1, 2017

Up for a little romance? Southwest’s got you covered!

3. WestJet rebrands as…Canada Air?

Effective immediately, we are now Canada Air. Learn more about how we’re rebranding as the #MostCanadian airline – https://t.co/LLclRMqvDS pic.twitter.com/d1VVcELzoZ — Canada Air (@WestJet) March 31, 2017

I wonder how Air Canada would feel about this? WestJet seems to have gone all out, changing both their Twitter and Facebook in hono(u)r of this very momentous day.

4. Germany to defect to GMT

In what is likely a jab at the United Kingdom’s “brexit”, the German embassy in London tweeted:

pic.twitter.com/az19IyfoXp — GermanEmbassyLondon (@GermanEmbassy) April 1, 2017

5. Delta shoots for Mars

Once you fly to six continents across the globe, what’s stopping you from interstellar travel? Not much, if you’re Delta !

ATLANTA, April 1, 2017 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), no longer content to offer the industry’s most thoughtful customer service, most innovative products and most reliable performance only on its home planet, is planning to expand service to Mars in the summer of 2017. This historic network expansion will be the first offered between planets by an Earth-based airline. “We continuously strive to offer our customers convenient ways to travel to their destination of choice, whether that be to Middle America to visit Mom, or to the Red Planet to search for signs of life,” a Delta spokesperson said. “It’s a bold move that comes with a few logistical challenges and an aggressive timeline, but Delta people have shown again and again they can handle anything.” Delta’s planned service is contingent on regulatory approvals from the U.S. government, United Nations Security Council, Star Fleet Command and the Galactic Empire. And also the development of a landing facility, any type of infrastructure and an atmosphere that can sustain Earthlings.

Remember, it’s April 1st, so take everything you read today with a grain of salt!

Were you fooled today? If so, who got you? Let us know below!

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I played a good one on my friends and family…. I’m currently on a two week trip around the world and while in Bangkok I checked in to BKK saying I was traveling to Pyongyang. I did a good couple lines about how I kept this a secret until that moment because I didn’t want anyone to talk me out of it, then I posted a link to a video I said explained my rationale for visiting North Korea. Those who did follow my link were directed to a video of Rick Astley’s “Never gonna give you up.” Funny thing is a lot of people didn’t follow the link to be Rick Rolled and thought I was serious. I definitely got a kick out of it and I think my friends did too.

The RickRoll is a great staple of April Fool’s Day – good one! 🙂

A weird thing happened after I posted it tho, it took about 20 minutes for it to show up on my feed. I wouldn’t be surprised if DHS looked at this first. We’ll see if the CBP has a sense of humor when I come back home haha

Anyone see the one for Wyndham? https://www.extraholidays.com/promotion-april-live-in-local.aspx?lid=live-in&gaevent=eh-home-banner-live-in-local

I would love to travel on the plane with the swimming pool! Ha.

The best April Fools ad I saw was a couple years ago when Caribou Coffee introduced clear coffee so you don’t stain you teeth getting your caffeine fix. Did you catch that one?

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Top Ten Travel Themed April Fools Pranks

It takes a lot of imagination, time and effort to pull of an amazing April Fool’s prank and we can’t help but admire these amazing travel pranks that have been pulled off over the past few years; we’re sure there’ll be more in store over the next couple of years, starting today.

In celebration of April 1st, here are a few pranks that have been played by airlines and other travel industry folk over the years. Don’t say you haven’t been warned.

Virgin Atlantic – Glass Bottomed Airplanes

One of the more famous pranks of recent years would be the glass-bottomed planes from Virgin Atlantic. They made headlines with the “world’s first glass-bottomed plane”. Images of the new aircraft were broadcast far and wide, with promises of a glass-topped aircraft to follow, so passengers could see the stars at night. The prank was of course a success; it was such an appealing concept! And of course if anyone was going to launch a glass-bottomed plane, it would be Richard Branson who was quoted saying “I'm thrilled to announce that Virgin has created another world-first”.

WestJet – Child-Free Cabins

WestJet ’s 2012 April 1 st offering was called Kargo Kids, an initiative to help people have much more peaceful flights. The idea is that kids are placed into a toboggan and whisked off into a child-friendly cabin inside the cargo hold, allowing adults to travel in peace and quiet. Inside the cabin would be child counsellors, a healthy selection of toys, and even “a state of the art feed trough”, making sure the kids are kept safe and sound. Who said anything about wishful thinking?

 TTG – Hovering Hotel

2009 say this now infamous gag which was unleashed on the world. Cooked up by TTG Digital , it involved a planned “hover hotel” finding a home in Dubai, yup you read that right, a “hover hotel”. This 20-room boutique accommodation was to hover above the ground to test the waters, and was to be expanding should it prove to be enough of a success. It wasn't going to float a few inches up like a hovercraft though – it was said to be anchored at a kilometre in the air! If only...

Museum of Hoaxes - The Internet

This one here is for all you armchair travellers out there (don’t you just love the internet!?). Created in 1997, the Museum of Hoaxes catalogues history's most notorious pranks, some dating back as far as the Middle Ages. The website's April Fool Archive gives a year by year account of the holiday throughout history. As for other internet hoaxes, there are far too many to mention, but we hear there's a Nigerian bank which still needs some money wired.

Google Treasure Map

The video says it all really. This prank came from Google and was based on the premise that they had unearthed a previously-lost treasure map that once belonged to Captain Kidd .

The prank was amazingly intricate – people were to head to Google Maps, click the “Treasure” button and then decipher a number of riddles and symbols to find the secret. Unfortunately, all this teamwork didn't pay off; the “treasure” was this:

Air Asia's "Haggle Fares"

A couple of years back Air Asia advertised their new “Haggle Fares” which would allow people to turn up at the airport on the day they were hoping to travel and negotiate on the prices they were to pay. Not only does this seem like a too true to believe deal but Air Asia took it that step further in including “hints and tips” provided to help you get a lower fare – one was “hide your luggage and act like you don’t need a flight.”

South West USA, Hot Air Balloons Replace Planes

The US airline South West announced that they were planning on starting a more laid-back approach to air travel – hot air balloons would form their newest fleet of carriers. Passengers would  essentially be allowed to take the “scenic” route in comparison to your somewhat closed air plane travel. Best part however is that they do warn that travel time will depend on the wind speed on the day, but it’s not like you were in a rush anyway! You may have to settle in for the long haul on lengthier flights; just imagine all that beautiful scenery you’d get to see though!

Spaghetti Grows on Trees, Ticino, Switzerland

Ticino in Southern Switzerland served as the setting for one of the biggest hoaxes ever pulled by a news agency. On April Fools' Day in 1957, BBC broadcast a 3-minute segment showing a Swiss family harvesting spaghetti from trees and discussing how the bumper harvest was made possible by a mild winter and the near eradication of the spaghetti weevil. Some eight million people tuned in, and the news network received hundreds of calls the next day, some questioning the story and others asking for more information on how to best grow their own spaghetti trees.

The Branson Holiday Currency

In an attempt to curb the frustration experienced with exchanging currencies, Virgin Holidays in 2012 announced the future launch of a new currency – the Branson. The artwork was to reflect the different types of holiday offered (city breaks, beach getaways, and cruises), and you would get two Branson to the pound. The Branson was to be accepted in all Virgin Holidays destinations! Isn’t he a funny one, Sir Branson?

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Now listen to this, with a pay-as-you-go car you won’t have to pay for the time, just for the distance you travel! To get around the potential lack of coins in your purses, the pay-as-you-go cars company were to offer deliveries of “bags of pound coins”… talk about being dubious!

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Happy April Fools!

Just kidding, it’s tomorrow.

We love a good pull of the leg on April Fools and we’re a particularly lucky bunch of folks, being in the travel industry and all, because we reckon us lot are some of the best at it when it comes to a good old prank on April 1st. To celebrate one of the best days of the year, we’ve rounded up what we think are some of the best April Fools we’ve been treated to by airlines over the years, from Virgin (you know it’s gonna be good!) to an airline you might not have ever heard of before…

Qantas finally spelt their name correctly

Boy, do we have some pub quiz facts for you! Not only is Qantas the third oldest airline in the world, but its name today comes from an acronym to shorten their original, much more wordy name – Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services. So, actually, they do have a good reason for not having a U after Q, even if it bugs you! Still, in 2015, Qantas (sorry, Quantas) announced it had changed its name to include the U, and members of the grammar police around the world rejoiced….that is, until they all realised what the date was. And then they went back to being angry again.

Virgin Australia gave us what we really want…

… not extra legroom, but furry four-legged pals marching up and down the aisles! Back in 2017, Virgin Australia got us when they said that they were super excited to introduce their world-first initiative: a canine crew member would be joining their flight attendants in the sky to give passengers a very warm welcome, a pawshake, and to generally help you pass the time by being cuties. They’ll even keep your place in line for the loo!

Okay, we didn’t fall for this because it was believable , we just really, really, really wanted it to be true.

Today we are excited to unleash our new Virgin Australia Canine Crew in a world first initiative. pic.twitter.com/d1GCIbd3qG — Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) March 31, 2017

They also gave us something we’d rather pass on, to be honest…

… if you can’t avoid exercise 38,000 feet in the air, then where can you? Yep, Virgin Australia were also behind the world’s first in-flight spinning class, and they even roped in Virgin Active to make it extra believable.

The idea was that instead of serving you a nice glass of wine or the bag of pretzels you really want, they’d give you a lovely leaflet telling you about all the class times. Lucky us. And those business class jammies you couldn’t wait to whip on? Nah, how about some gym clothes instead!

Today we’re excited to launch Virgin Australia Spin Class, the world’s first in-flight cycling studio. pic.twitter.com/J14Dikl6zx — Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) March 31, 2018

WestJet was all about payloads without paying loads

The award for most invested in April Fools might just have to go to WestJet for this one. With a full on swish webpage to back it up, in 2022 WestJet went out with a new venture they were boldly undertaking to take passengers on the long haul of long haul – no, not Down Under! Instead they were heading way up there, to somewhere beyond 38,000 feet – space, baby!

Welcome to WestJet-X.

For them, it was all about payloads without having to pay loads (only a measly $500k!), with a bunch of cost saving options like aisle seats and one-way tickets. But because this is WestJet, they weren’t going to skimp out on all the usual stuff you’ve come to know and love – WiFi so you can TikTok from space, an in-flight entertainment system so you can watch Planet of the Apes , and everyone’s fave bag of pretzels, just with a side of zero gravity.

And how were they doing this? Well, it was quite simple, actually. They’d made a plane that was “aerodynamically-er” designed. And to reassure customers, it even came complete with ‘reviews’ – Elon Musk called it ‘a must’, but a flat-earther was less than impressed, and was “very disappointed”.

Between you and us, we don’t know what’s crazier, the whole concept or the price of a one-way ticket!

Virgin Atlantic did the ultimate don’t-look-down

Virgin sure do like their world-firsts! Back in 2013, Mr Branson announced that they would now be running a domestic service to Scotland. In a glass-bottomed plane. And what better way to experience the beauty of Scotland as you fly above it?

The idea was to give their passengers the sensation of ‘walking on air’, or the worst case of vertigo in their lives. And they had their eyes on expansion too, with a hope that they’d be able to roll out the glass-bottomed floor across the rest of the fleet in time.

For those of us who can’t handle the glass floor at Blackpool Tower, never mind 38,000 feet in the air, we’re actually pretty glad this one never made into the realm of reality…imagine the carnage if a crack came up!

Take the #LittleRed scenic service to Aberdeen, introducing our world first glass bottom plane http://t.co/MraAfmvJ6m pic.twitter.com/KfRstHNwls — virginatlantic (@VirginAtlantic) April 1, 2013

Virgin Australia said bye-bye to being seated next to the screaming kid…

… by giving them a class of their own. Yep, Virgin Australia made parents (and especially non-parents) the world over elated when they announced (in a scenario that we reckon is totally actually do-able, just saying) that they would now be offering a class on their flights, reserved just for kids. This adult-free zone was a place of hopscotch down the aisle, seats designed specifically with kicking in mind, and a teddy bear ordering service.

This prank was especially well received, with a whole bunch of you well and truly crestfallen when you realised that the kicking of your seat would, in fact, be continuing. One day…

Introducing Virgin Australia Kids Class – the world’s first adult-free aircraft cabin. https://t.co/t7X98x3fRr pic.twitter.com/dzlrZqbliQ — Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) March 31, 2016

And then there was a new kid on the aviation block: FLIKEA

Okay, so this isn’t an airline we actually have, but it’s the one we deserve! In 2017, everyone’s favourite place to get meatballs announced that it was launching its own airline, FLIKEA. We mean, with a name like that it’s practically meant to be! Their new low-cost carrier would take flatpack fans across the world, and would even take them on the world’s first non-stop flight from Sweden to Australia.

And because this is IKEA, the plane would follow their five dimensions of Democratic Design. Come on, repeat after us: exceptional form, quality, sustainability, function, and price! This, they said, would all lead to a reduction in aircraft weight and fuel requirement, reduced transit time, and lower ticket prices.

Our fave thing about this, though? Defo the plan to switch out your bog standard plane seats for that IKEA staple, the POÄNG armchair. Genius!

So these April Fools prank turned out to be a load of baloney, but our cheap flights are very real – come find them at Netflights.com!

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April Fools’ Day: The roots of our silliest holiday

P eople have always been stymied about the origins of April Fools’ Day, dating back to the late Middle Ages (as far as academics could confidently say).

In 1760, the parody periodical Poor Robin’s Almanac astutely asked a question on everyone’s mind, including the line: “The First of April some do say/ Is set apart for all Fool’s Day/ But why the people call it so/ Nor I nor they themselves do know.”

From its origins — whether in Ancient Rome, medieval England, or Renaissance Europe — to today, April Fools’ Day has always capitalized on a long-held human tradition: silliness.

Nearly every culture has historically commemorated trickery, pranks, and jesting in some way, especially around the changing of the seasons.

Today, April 1 brings out tricksters in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and beyond, with their traditions ranging from superstitious to downright humiliating.

The murky origins of April Fools’

April Fools’ practices date at least back to Renaissance Europe and probably before. The holiday could be tied to the ancient Roman festival of Hilaria, a late-March celebration focused on resurrection that involved dressing up in costumes.

It may also have started with the Feast of Fools, a medieval celebration that mocked church hierarchy. It seems the holiday’s origins have always been up for debate.

Reader’s Digest noted that as far back as 1708, a British magazine received a reader letter inquiring, “Whence proceeds the custom of making April Fools?”

Even one of the most common theories on the origins of April Fools’ is itself an April 1st hoax: In 1983, a Boston University professor pranked an unsuspecting Associated Press reporter by feeding him the yarn that April Fools’ started as a jester-led celebration during the Roman emperor Constantine’s reign.

The AP ran the story, and though they quickly retracted it days later, many still believe the anecdote to be a fact.

What’s with April 1st?

This iconic date could be due to a calendar mix-up: quite appropriate for a trickery-themed holiday.

During the 1500s, France switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, thus shifting the first day of the new year from April 1 to Jan. 1.

However, many were slow to adapt to the new changes—either out of stubbornness or the slow spread of word—and continued to celebrate the new year in April.

Some of the first references to April 1 as a designated holiday included a 1561 Flemish poem titled “Refrain on errand-day / which is the first of April” and a 1686 novel that makes an English reference to “Fooles holy day” on April 1.

Foolish traditions around the world

Because April Fools’ Day draws on the near-universal history of feasts and holidays that indulge in absurdity and tricks, it is celebrated widely around the world.

In notoriously prank-happy Scotland, April Fools’ is spread out over two days, Hunt the “Gowk” (or “cuckoo”) being the first. On April 1, friends attempt to trick each other into aimless deliveries, echoing that 1561 Flemish poem depicting the same. The second day, Taily Day, is possibly the origin of the all-too-familiar “kick me” sign many are pinned with on April Fools’.

In Greece, April Fools’ pranks have a more superstitious end, with successful pranks bringing a year’s worth of good luck to their schemers and rainfall on the day, marking widespread healing of maladies. This is closer in nature to Iran, which celebrates Sizdah Bedar on April 1, a New Year’s celebration that involves purging out the number 13.

Modern-day April Fools’

Many pranks are now taking place online rather than in person, with many people nowadays choosing satirical posts over physical gags.

As modern media has evolved and grown, so have the pranks: many media outlets have joined in on the joke, exponentially growing the reach of once-simple pranks.

Netflix, for one, has made a yearly tradition of sneaking in some antics. In 2017, it announced the addition of a livestream of Will Arnett narrating everyday tasks on the Netflix campus and pretending to have bought the actor Seth Rogen in 2018.

Rather than person-to-person pranks, many April Fools’ pranks are now going corporate, with large companies and brands seizing the opportunity to build a personal connection with their customers. Everyone from Amazon to Expedia has joined in on the fun in the last decade, raising the stakes every year.

Notable pranks gone wrong

April Fools’ pranks have been ambitious in scope as far back as 1698 when crowds of people were duped into traveling to the Tower of London to see lions being washed — an exotic phenomenon that would have been highly entertaining — if it were actually happening.

In 1957, the BBC broadcast a reel of farmers harvesting spaghetti from trees in Switzerland. In 1992, NPR’s “Talk of the Nation” had a convincing Richard Nixon impersonator announce a post-impeachment run for president.

Of course, some hoaxes and pranks have gone awry.

In 1749, when showgoers filled a London theater on the promise of witnessing a man squeeze into a bottle, they rioted when they realized there was no show after all. Centuries later, in 2003, an Ohio clothing store worker called her boss pretending that the store was being robbed; she was a little too convincing: Her employer called the police, and the worker was arrested on the spot.

All these pranks required a certain kind of bravado, perhaps too much for comfort. So whenever you dream up a new foolishness to pursue, remember to play nice and make sure no one gets hurt, including their feelings.

Story editing by Carren Jao. Copy editing by Paris Close.

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Why is April Fools' Day celebrated? Here's how the prank-playing holiday came to be.

Playing pranks and tricks is an age-old tradition. There are so many ways to pull one over on your loved ones, whether you're tying their shoes' laces together or filling a closet with balloons.

But day stands out because it is dedicated to the pranksters and jokesters of the world: April Fools' Day falls on April 1 and gives people an excuse to carry out lighthearted fun. The holiday has existed for centuries, but how did it officially come to be?

Here's a history lesson on the holiday of hoaxes.

What is April Fools' Day?

Every year, April Fools' Day is celebrated on April 1. While its exact origins are unclear, many historians trace April Fools' back to 1582, the  History Channel  and the  Library of Congress  report.

That year, France changed its calendar system from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. According to the Julian calendar, each year began on the spring equinox, which usually fell  around April 1 . Under the Gregorian Calendar, however, the new year started  on January 1 .

In France, many were unaware of the calendar change and continued to celebrate the new year during the last week of March through April 1. These people were considered the " butt of jokes and hoaxes " and were named "April fools," according to the History Channel.

Others maintain that April Fools' derives from the Roman festival of Hilaria, which is Latin for "joyful." Hilaria was celebrated at the end of March by devotees of the goddess Cybele, the History Channel reports. During the festival, followers would dress up in disguises and trick townspeople.

When is April Fools' Day celebrated? Here's why the holiday always falls on the same date.

Why is it called April Fools' Day?

While it is believed April Fools' became more established in the 1580s, the idea of pranking someone on this day was first referenced a few decades prior, according to the Library of Congress . A 1561 Flemish poem by Eduard De Dene chronicles a servant who was sent on a series of pointless errands. When the servant noticed that the date was April 1, he realized he had been sent on " fool’s errands ."

In 1686, John Aubrey mentions " Fooles Holy Day " in the book "Remaines of Gentilisme and Judaisme," writing "We observe it on the first of April."

April Fools' Day prank traditions

The "April fish" is one of many April Fools' pranks. It comes from the French " poisson d’avril ." Paper fish are often put on someone's back as a joke because the fish are said to be young and, therefore, easily caught. Those who get the fish placed on their backs are seen as gullible.

In Scotland, April Fools' Day spans two days. The first day is " Gowk Day ," referencing the gawk, or cuckoo bird, which is a symbol of the fool. The second day is " Tailie Day " when people will play pranks, such as pinning a tail on someone or putting a "kick me" sign on their back, the History Channel reports.

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3 Roaring Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years

These three growth stocks have surged in share price in the last year and yet have proven they can keep doing it time and time again.

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If you’re looking for long-term growth, you’ve come to the right place. There are companies that have been around for 20 years and yet have at least another 20 years of surging growth ahead of them. Today, let’s take a look at three of them.

First off, let’s look at major winner on the TSX today: goeasy ( TSX:GSY ). Shares of goeasy stock have been surging the last few years, and yet, it’s been around for decades! The loan and rent-to-own provider started out with home and appliance rentals. However, it’s since expanded.

The stock now offers growth from its massive loan portfolio. Quarter after quarter the company has seen record loan growth, and that doesn’t look to be slowing down. Whether it’s higher interest rates leaving Canadians looking for the best deal or lower interest rates creating more opportunities to take out loans, goeasy stock is on board.

So, with shares up 104% in the last year alone while still trading at 12.47 times earnings and a dividend yield of 2.59%, it’s certainly one to hold for the next 20 years.

Constellation Software

Another huge winner of the last while has been Constellation Software ( TSX:CSU ). This tech stock has been climbing for decades. In fact, there has been very little downward movement, even through incredibly volatile times.

This comes from CSU stock’s strong operations, which involve software acquisitions in niche markets. This allows the stock to corner these markets, providing pretty much the only option for essential software demand. Again, the company has proven its worth time and time again.

CSU stock has been around since the 1990s and, in that time, has climbed steadily. So, with shares up 32% in the last year, it’s another I would certainly pick up for more growth in the future.

Finally, if you want another top growth stock, I would look into Celestica ( TSX:CLS ). Similarly to CSU stock, Celestica stock has been around for a while, and in that time, it has seen fairly stable growth. Yet in the last year, the company has surged in share price.

This comes from providing support to the semiconductor industry. The company is involved in electronics manufacturing services (EMS). It provides supply chain management and aftermarket services through a vast range of industries. This includes providing the manufacturing, assembly and testing of semiconductor-based products.

With the demand for semiconductors remaining at an all-time high and unlikely to come down, Celestica stock looks like a strong winner for investors today. Shares have rocketed up 314% in the last year alone. However, look back and there has been even more growth over the last few decades — all while trading at just 16.41 times earnings. So, it’s another company to consider for future growth.

Bottom line

It can be tempting to view growth stocks as companies that will eventually drop. Yet while these growth stocks might dip, I would argue over time they’ve proven their worth. And that makes them excellent options for long-term investors on the TSX today.

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