Penguins Take Flight on First Class, Passengers Get Free Show (VIDEO)
Airline passengers who cannot afford First Class are accustomed to going snackless and paying $5 for a blanket on many airlines. However, customers were left shocked recently when everyone was treated to some first class entertainment.
"Is anyone here allergic to penguins?" the captain of Delta Flight 486 from Atlanta to New York asked passengers. Dylan Stableford, a Yahoo writer was amongst those passengers and reported the incident. Although the announcement may have caused a momentary stir, the flight took off without fail and no penguins appeared on board.
The plane reached the cruising altitude of 30,000 feet, the seat belt sign went off, and then two penguins marched down the aisle – yes real penguins! Despite the captain's announcement, passengers were taken by surprise. "You can take pictures, but we ask that you don't touch them," the captain announced according to Stableford.
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The two penguins, Pete and Penny, took on their role as star entertainers using the aisle as their red carpet. Both were headed to their show premiere on the Discovery Channel, "Frozen Planet."
The premiere occurred last Thursday, and was attended by Alec Baldwin, who will narrate the show, as well as Dustin Hoffman and Glenn Close. The penguins also made an appearance at the after party dressed in their best tuxedoes.
The penguins wooed passengers so much that many have asked that penguins appear on other flights as well. One passenger reported that Pete and Penny both had top manners. "So much better behaved that some first class passengers I have sat next to," JD wrote.
Coach passengers also appeared happy to have free entertainment for a change, without having to pay for the $2 headphones.
