Sep 10 2008
Airplane Tail Art
While my plane drives like a monstrous SUV around the tarmac, waiting for some secret takeoff signal from the control tower, I note that each airline considers its tail space mobile company art.
I guess it’s kinda cute. It probably helps each airline with their image and branding…and is better than using that primo real estate for product placement ads. It’s better than seeing “Drink Coke!”, after all.
Here’s what I see while we drive along:
- Horizon - A big O. Looks like an Asian brush stroke, black and bold ans stylized. I like it. It seems to ask you a philosophical question about the Universe.
- Hawaii - A hula girl with big hibiscus flowers. It’s all in purples and pinks. Not bad, evocative and fits the theme.
- Alaska - I have no idea what that is. It looks like a polarized B&W image of Jimi Hendrix. Was he from Alaska? I just don’t see what they are trying to say with this one. I’d think a Kodiak bear, mountains, cresting whales or a sea plane would be a better image.
- Northwest - A serious font for a serious look - just the NW logo, white on red. Lots of color but am not sure how it helps their image. I would have chosen a redwood tree, a kayak heading into a sunset, or even a salmon for this one.
And that’s all I can see before takeoff. I am reminded how much I like the new Uhaul trucks, with their new and cool state-themed pictures of manatees, dinosaurs, planets and sailboats, et al. Looks like airlines are starting to follow suit. It’s not a bad thing. At least it’s something to look at while grounded.
Stumble it!
Jill,
I believe the Alaska Airlines art is an Eskimo, Inuit or Yupik.
How are you enjoying Florida? Sorry I am missing you on this trip.
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I am home now - I had to leave early due to many circumstances. But it’s GOOD to be home.
Maybe I can catch you on my next trip to FL.
Thanks on the tail art info on Alaska airlines.
I still think it looks like Jimi Hendrix.
I like how uhaul has added the images to the sides of their trucks as well. It’s better than a solo advertisement telling you to call them to rent a truck.