Hello Kitty Ready for Her Close-Up at LAX with EVA Air
For Immediate Release
April 26, 2018
Contact:
Frederick Badlissi
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(Los Angeles, CA) Today, Los Angeles World Airports and EVA Air showcased the airline'spopular Hello Kitty Hand-in-Hand Jet to a select group of social media influencers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).From the Sanrio friends-adorned exterior to the many adorable interior touches, EVA Air flies theHello Kitty themed jet, known as "Hand in Hand,"for three of the 21 nonstop flights it operates between LAX andTaoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taiwanon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
When passengers fly on the vibrant Boeing 777-300ER, theyhave a colorful and unique experience.The exteriorof the jet is covered in Hello Kitty andSanrio friends of various sizes and shapes from nose to tail of the aircraft.When passengers check-in for their trip, the Hello Kitty experience becomes an adventurous reality.First, passengers receivethemed boarding passes and baggage stickers for their luggage.While onthe plane, the cabin crew also wears Hello Kitty Jet aprons, and passengers can use a variety of themedservice items including pillows, napkins, utensils, and hand cream, just to name a few. For photos and a short video of the tour, check out Twitter @FlyLAXAirport and FlyLAXAirport on Instagram.
"Among our 60-some destinations worldwide, Los Angeles International Airport is one of the most important gateways we serve,” said David Chen, Deputy Jr. Vice President, EVA Air America Head Office. “It’s our privilege to make flying fun with our EVA Hello Kitty Hand-in-Hand Jet and to be able to use it to serve this airport on three of our 21 weekly flights.”
Today's group of California-basedsocial mediainfluencers and bloggers had theamazingopportunity toget an up close and personal tour of this one of a kind jet.The group included Hello Kitty enthusiasts, as well as aviation and travel bloggers. While on board the jet, the group captured videos and funphotos of the uniquely themed aircraft to post on their various social media pages and channels.
"This is the kawaii-est airplane I've ever been on," noted @teamsparkle, one member of today's influencer audience, adding English superlative to the Japanese word for "cute." "I want to thank EVA Air and LAX for having us today. This plane is just 'precious!'"
Toview some of thepictures and videos captured by the social media group on today's tour, please visit the following Instagram pages:
@mrhellokittyboy @hellokittyjunkie @teamsparkle @nylonpink @thesosyalgal
You can also visit our social media pages to view photos and videos of the group touring the jet at LAX.
Twitter: @flylaxairport
Instagram: @flylaxairport
Facebook: @LAInternationalAirport
EVA Air launched the Hello Kitty Hand-in-Hand Jet on the Los Angelesto Taipei route in September 2013. After being rerouted inOctober 2014,it returned to LAX in March 2018.
For more information about EVA Air's Hello Kitty and Sanrio Family Jets, please visit http://www.evakitty.com/en/index.html.
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