The movie “Airplane!” was released in 1980 and the brilliant spoof comedy film was a critical and financial success. The fast-paced slapstick comedy and the use of surreal comedy made it a classic movie. If you watch this movie now, you might come to think “oh, this won’t happen in real life” and yes, it may never happen as well. But there are some moments that have been captured on airplanes that’ll leave you surprised. So, without further ado, let’s get started!
1. Walt Disney and Co.
Walt Disney was a hardworking man and this picture shows how he took work wherever he went; even while traveling on an airplane. It is still not clear who the strange passenger next to Walt is, so let’s just focus on the typewriter of Walt balanced on his tray table.
2. Panda’s Flight
There is no need to act surprised by looking at this picture. It is just a panda traveling on a business class with a human passenger. Although finding therapy animals are becoming quite common, but this is just the cutest passenger ever. But if you look closely, it is an actually a stuffed animal. However, it is still a really cute picture and one can hope to see it actually happen in the future.
3. Goodbye Leg Room Problem!
If you are a frequent flier, you should be familiar with the frustration of heading to your destination in a sold-out flight. This lucky passenger had the rare opportunity of traveling in an empty plane. With enough free snacks for 160 people and leg room, this guy surely had a great time. Although this may not happen to him ever again, he made sure he enjoyed every second of his journey.
4. Is That Skipper and Kowalski From Penguins of Madagascar?
There is no need to go to the aquarium or zoo to see penguins when you can get up close with them on your domestic flight. There is no doubt that the passengers on a plane were more surprised than us to see these beautiful penguins walking around in their peculiar style of walking. We just hope that the air conditioning was cranked high enough to keep these guests in a comfortable environment.
5. Hey Turkey, Are You Going to Turkey?
Therapy dogs can be found on planes but seeing this turkey on a flight can be a really surprising experience. It seems as if this birdy is a little confused to see so many happy faces around it, but surely it managed to keep the environment comfortable for everyone.
6. Safety First
When you’re traveling on a plane, the first safety rule to follow is to fasten your seatbelt. Apparently, this rule applies to everyone, even this burger. While many people bring animals on the plane, this passenger sitting next to the burger decided to bring a stuffed cheeseburger. As if the picture itself wasn’t funny enough, the guy who tweeted the picture had to pay for in-flight Wi-Fi to make sure the whole world gets to see this remarkable sight.
7. Celebrity on a Plane
Celebrity sighting is really exciting and it gets even more exciting if you get to see a celebrity on your flight. Someone managed to take a photo of Bullseye, Target's iconic mascot. We are not sure if it is the real Bullseye or not, but still, it doesn’t make it any less interesting.
8. Flying Pig
You saw a turkey earlier but we decided to keep on surprising you and here is another attempt to do it. From the look of it, one thing can be said with certainty that the piggy is really excited to travel on a plane. The toothed smile on this happy passenger can make anyone’s journey more pleasant.
9. Donald Duck in Real Life?
As we have some lovely therapy animals in our list, this one has to be the cutest of all. Traveling with this duck won’t be a problem for anyone. After all, it has a leash to ensure it doesn’t disturb other fliers and a stylish set of slippers for added comfort.
10. Drink Responsibly
There are some people who just try to take things to the next level without considering that their actions may disturb others. This passenger clearly forgot that he was traveling with other sober people and still he drank a whole bottle of duty-free alcohol bottle. What happened next? Well, the picture tells the story loud and clear.
11. Kangaroo on a Plane? Really?
Well, we have included some really pleasant passengers on our list so far. But seeing this kangaroo is definitely more surprising because it isn’t like the stuffed panda we included earlier. The kangaroo looks super friendly and quite calm. It is showing no signs of nervousness although all eyes are on it. We just hope it didn’t hop through those narrow aisles.
12. Chewbacca on a Plane
The Star Wars cast knows how to fly safely. Chewbacca on a flight surely surprised everyone but what if Hans Solo was the pilot of this flight? We are sure the passenger next to Chewbacca had nothing to say (unless the passenger knew how to communicate in grunts and snarls).
13. Encounter With An Alien
This passenger would be alarmed at first but it may have taken some time to figure out that there was no extra-terrestrial invader on the plane. The Ostrich Pillow is made of good, breathable material that makes the flight comfortable for the user and awkward for others.
14. You Got To Get Some Rest, Right?
You have to feel for the flight attendants as sometimes they work for long hours with little time to get rest. This lady looks exhausted and found no better place to sleep the overhead storage. One wonders how she managed to hoist herself up there.
15. The Most Comfortable Seat
This photo clearly shows how some parents go the extra mile just to keep their kids happy. This young kid wanted to sit somewhere that is comfortable. So, he sat on his dad’s neck. We must give credit to the dad for making it comfortable for his child and also for reading a book with fair ease.
16. Making A New, Cute Friend
Sometimes, it is not a good sight to see a baby on board as they tend to annoy other passengers. However, this little fella seems like a cute passenger who just wants to make new friends. Who would ever get annoyed with this handsome little guy?
17. Privacy Matters
This female passenger didn’t want to be disturbed by a peeking fellow passenger. Or maybe she just wanted some privacy. Nevertheless, this is a great idea. We are not sure if airplanes would allow us to carry this magnificent piece of fabric.
18. Sleeping While on Duty?
Before you judge this pilot, you should know that it is a fairly common practice to sneak in a nap while flying. Given that pilots have long hours to put into their job, they also need some time to take a break and relax. However, it is important that the co-pilot needs to be doing a smooth job.
19. Dinosaurs Planning On Inheriting the Earth
We wish this picture was true. Hats off to the clever photographer who didn’t let boredom get the best of him and used his creativity to take a great photo.
20. In-flight Entertainment
It seems like there was a creative kid on a plane who wanted to make sure the passenger sitting behind him was having a good time. We are not sure what this bug-eyed toy is but it can be expected that the passengers behind the little kid had a good time.
21. Anything For Privacy
It is still uncertain about the intentions of this passenger. Is it an attempt to get some privacy or block out airborne germs, maybe we would never know it. But one thing can be said with certainty that this woman isn’t shy to go to great lengths just to avoid contact with other humans.
22. An Update Would Be Great!
By the looks of these safety instructions, it seems certain that this person is traveling on an old plane. It remains to be seen for how long this airplane persists with these safety instructions. By the way, when was this airplane created? The 1920s?
23. A Dedicated Musician
The practice is the key to success. This person seems like a dedicated musician who did not want to waste any of his time traveling and that’s why decided to bring along a tray-table sized keyboard to practice with mid-air. However, it seems like his continuous practice may have worn him out. Hard work pays off but it is important to make sure you rest as well.
24. If ‘Do Not Disturb’ Sign Had A Face
As most of us do not have enough cash in our banks to fly on a private aircraft, some intelligent people like this person have to improvise. And yes, this guy came up with a great solution to avoid fellow passengers. This guy clearly does not want to get disturbed by any other fellow passenger and it seems like he has the entire basis covered to do it.
25. Flying Pony
Are these grandparents taking a pony to their granddaughter? If they are then this was a great idea to surprise their little princess. We can only imagine the happiness on their granddaughter’s face. Although the poor pony is feeling a bit jammed, it is not showing any sign of distress. We hope that the journey was comfortable for everyone, especially the pony.
26. Feeling Comfy?
It is obvious cello isn’t carry-on luggage, but it can be if you purchase a ticket for it (smart idea, right?) This musician didn’t want anything to happen to the cello as this is an expensive musical instrument and he didn’t trust anyone else to handle it. So, the musician came up with a clever solution to buy a ticket for it. Well, at least the instrument of this musician is safe. However, he had to produce a ticket every time the flight attendants told him that he can’t have a cello there.
27. Cuddling Helps Getting Better Sleep
If you are a frequent flier, you might have come across someone who used you as their pillow. It seems obvious that this person in the suit is not quite excited to travel with his newfound cuddle buddy. However, the other person is enjoying a seemingly peaceful sleep. As the businessman is working on something really important, the guy sitting beside him just wants to get good sleep. We can’t blame either of them.
28. Laundry Dries Faster Up In the Air
It is unclear why this passenger thought it would be a good idea to use the window cover for sock drying purpose. We just hope that everyone was able to breathe normal air without anyone asking the man to put his pair of gym socks in a bag. It can be really irritating if someone just removes their shoes midflight and this person clearly took the game too far.
29. I’m Watching You!
Ever got the feeling that someone is watching you? Well, the person who is looking at you starts to look elsewhere if you make sudden eye contact, but this wasn’t the case here. There is no denying that this tattoo is pretty unsettling. It might’ve looked funny at first but it can unsettle a person really quickly. Just imagine someone looking at you for hours and you cannot do anything about it.
30. Ah, Those Good Old Days
Although aircraft of old days weren’t as safe as they are today, one thing can be said with certainty that those people knew how to travel with style. Of course, this can’t happen in today’s commercial aircraft (unless you have your own private jet).
31. Free Rides Are Fun
This can turn out to a nightmare for people with a fear of spiders. Even the sight of a small spider can completely unsettle a person, having a tarantula on a plane is no less than a horror film in real life. Hopefully, the staff on the plane quickly handled the situation.
32. Oh, That Was Comforting!
It is less likely that you’ll find yourself in a plane crash, but if it happens then your first response would be to look for safety options. But what if you get to read this message? Some people may find humor in this message but anxious fliers can just flip out upon reading it. Hopefully, the airplane fixes the issue or else they’ll soon find someone screaming at the top of his/her lungs.
33. ‘Get That Camera Out of My Face!’
You would feel so lucky to find a celebrity on the plane and may feel even extra luckier if that celebrity sits next to you. This person was one of those lucky people who had the chance to sit next to actor Nick Offerman, one of the minds behind the wildly popular Parks & Rec. However, this person who is taking the photo blew the chance by not giving the celebrity some privacy. It certainly looks rude as celebrities deserve personal space as well.
34. Smoking is allowed?
The world has changed a lot over the past 50 years and so does the rules for traveling. This vintage shot is a reminder of how some things (that were considered normal before) have changed. In the 1960s and 70s, this is how people used to travel. Whether it is the fashion, the décor of the place, or a cigarette in the hand of a beautiful lady, everyone is truly appreciable.
35. Sitting Next to One of America’s Funniest Men
You start to feel really lucky sitting next to a celebrity, but what if you are seated next to a highly acclaimed comedian? Well, this photographer felt the excitement when he came to know that he is sitting next to Stephen Colbert. This may be inarguably the best trip for the fan as the famous comedian was more than happy to entertain his fan for a photograph or two.
36. Oh Yes, Please Make Yourself Comfortable
Well, this picture clearly shows that seatbelt has many other uses as well. It seems as if the lady is extremely tired and just wants to get some good sleep. If you are a frequent traveler, you must be quite familiar with this scene. The lady seems like a deep sleeper. Although she doesn’t know about it, her unusual sleeping style may cause problems for anyone who wishes to go to the washroom. We just hope that someone woke her up so that the drink cart could easily pass through.
37. Hangover At High Altitude
It looks like this couple just wanted to enjoy their time. One or two drinks are okay to calm the nerves, but it looks like they knew what they were signing up for. You have to drink responsibly but the airplane staff also needed to act responsibly by cutting off the alcohol supply at a certain point. Unfortunately, the couple had to experience an unforgettable hangover once they reach their destination. Amidst all this, there is a cute little baby who seems to be more concerned for these poor passengers.
38. Dual Purpose
It is still a big mystery that was this woman trying to block out an offensive smell or maybe she didn’t know the exact purpose of earplugs. Regardless of what her real intentions were, one must enjoy this photo as these simple little things make us laugh the most.
39. Women’s Fight Club
When you cram a large group of people in a tight place, one can expect a fight to break out at any given moment. However, one should never hope for any fight to start. Unfortunately, in this case, the fight did break out and it went from just heated discussion to a full fight club quickly. The childish behavior of these women was recorded by many. It is important to understand that a little patience or talking calmly to the other person can actually avoid the fight. And believe it or not, limited elbow space was the reason behind this violent argument.
40. Doppelgangers on a Plane
This is a really viral photo and we couldn’t resist the temptation to include this photo in our list. Believe it or not, these two men are not twins. Yes, you’ve read it right! Many people may start to believe that these two are somewhat related to each other. But the truth is that these two haven’t met each other in their entire lives. The resemblance is so uncanny that you start to wonder maybe there is your doppelganger out there as well.
41. Sit Back and Just Relax
When you’re on a long flight, it is really important to make sure you do not do anything that may disturb others or make the flight uncomfortable for others. Maybe this guy didn’t care enough or there is a possibility that he just wanted to give his feet some air to breathe. We are surprised how the person sitting next to him showed no reaction. Nevertheless, actions such as these are childish and one should care for the comfort of others while traveling. Imagine what would be his reaction if the guy behind him did the same thing.
42. A Stinky Moment
Although this picture is really adorable as the reaction of the kid says it all, one thing that is really annoying us is how people could just do things like this without caring about others. Even if the person sitting behind her didn’t do it intentionally, still he/she took off the shoes on a plane. People, don’t ever do it because it can make breathing a big problem on a flight. If you are seated next to such as inconsiderate traveler, speak for what is right.