Call me a Delta-die hard, but one of the things I love in October is to spot our pink plane at airports and follow its journey. I even take pictures of it when I see it. And apparently so do other folks!
Here’s the latest on Delta’s pink plane:
On October 1st, Delta and Northwest employees welcomed our signature Breast Cancer Research Foundation pink plane to Minneapolis/St. Paul. Given air traffic control sign “Breast Cancer One,” the crowd erupted into thunderous applause as it pulled into Northwest’s Hangar 4 with 80 Delta and Northwest breast cancer survivors onboard.
The charter flight from New York-La Guardia to Minneapolis kicked off our Delta’s Force for Global Good campaign to support BCRF.
Throughout October, you might spot some flight attendants wearing a limited-edition pink dress, patterned after our signature Richard Tyler-designed red dress uniform. This was in limited supply and bought on their own dime to show support! We’re also selling pink lemonade on all flights worldwide for $2 per glass, with all proceeds benefiting the BCRF. I noticed on my last plane trip a week ago from NYC (and throughout October) that ground employees are wearing jeans and showing support wearing pink shirts and tops, including the new Delta and BCRF co-branded T-shirts at our “Pink Boutiques.” And LGA and ATL airports had pink balloons everywhere!
Since we began our partnership with the BCRF in 2005, it’s truly ‘awesome’ that we’ve raised nearly $1 million for the foundation through the sale of pink products and donations.
And back to my favorite plane, our pink and white 757 has flown more than 3 million miles to generate awareness for the cause. That’s ‘sweet!’
PS > More scoop: On Tuesday, I heard it’s headed down to Puerto Rico. And then later this month, it gets more sun by traveling to Montego Bay, Jamaica and Cancun, Mexico.
Have you spotted the pink plane? Tell us about your “pink” encounters this month!
Jen Miller
Manager, Content & Marketing
Delta.com
October 13th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Will it be going to SJU or Aguadilla?
October 13th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Hi HWGeek – It’s headed to San Juan (SJU)!
October 13th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Jen,
Chris B. and I spotted her this weekend at the Great Georgia Airshow. A photo is below.
Clear skies,
Christopher Weyer
Flight Simulator Technician
Delta Air Lines
October 13th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Awesome Christopher – I was just about to share the same that it was part of the Air Show here nearby.
Told y’all I follow this pink plane…
October 13th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
I cannot reiterate to you guys what a great job you are doing. I think it’s awesome that you bring such strong and vibrant survivor employees onto one flight from two different yet soon to be combined airlines. The pride you have for BCRF is evident and it just feels great to see how many people support it.
October 13th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Any chance it’s coming back to LGA anytime soon? I could only get a picture of it while it’s on approach or after takeoff, but if I get anything I’ll post it or provide a link. (I’d appreciate it if someone could get me a flight number so I know when to look for it; thanks!
October 14th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
In fact, there is a group for Flickr contributors to gather their shots of ship 610. Check it out: http://www.flickr.com/groups/794688@N20/pool/
October 14th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
awesome link!
October 15th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
ooohhh. LOVE that link. thanks Chris.
October 2nd, 2010 at 1:09 am
I want to clarify the story of “PINKY”. The aircraft was painted in PINK when it was flown by Song… Song was a supporter of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We sold pink lemonade martini’s and often got donations of up to $100 or more on some flights… the customer had ties to someone who experienced breast cancer so wanted to give to the cause. Personally, I won the “top” producer in sales award”… a very sweet pink basket, which I offered to my mother. I was elated when song went back as Delta and ship 610 remained pink! oh yes, I was Delta, then Song, and back to Delta.