I came across the most amazing news this morning— EVA Air has introduced its popular Hello Kitty jets to US travelers.
The first flight, from Taipei, Taiwan to Los Angeles, took place earlier this week on the new Boeing 777-300ER Hello Kitty "Hand-in-Hand" jet.
This aircraft will be used on three of EVA's 17 regular weekly flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
The Hello Kitty jet experience begins at airport check-in with Hello Kitty boarding passes and baggage stickers.
Onboard, flight attendants wear pink aprons with Hello Kitty designs and passengers use more than 100 in-flight service items including headrest covers, pillows, tissue, hand cream, liquid hand soap, napkins, paper cups, utensils, snacks and meals.
EVA Air and Sanrio have developed new in-flight service item designs for the Hello Kitty Hand-in-Hand jet, including a selection of limited-edition Hello Kitty duty-free products that fans can buy in-flight.
Getting on this Hello Kitty plane is more than a want ... it's a NEED! I've been a lifelong Hello Kitty fan, and I can already see my daughter and I boarding this fabulous jet to Taipei, Taiwan for the ultimate Hello Kitty getaway, complete with a stop at Hello Kitty Sweets! Visit EVA's Hello Kitty website for more details or to book a flight.
A few more photos from Luke Lai via Flickr:
HilLesha
Okay, that's one reason to convince me to get on a plane or jet for that matter. 😀
Toni
As much as Hello Kitty is not my favorite, this looks like a BLAST! I would love to go on a theme jet like this, I feel it make flying that much more fun.
Colleen
O.M.G I had no idea Hello Kitty had her own airline LOL! What a cute idea.
Amber K
I NEED to be on this jet! I'm totally jealous of Hello Kitty now - and anyone who gets to ride on it!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes
LOL -- I know SO many folks that want to get a flight on that plane!
Jenn- The Rebel Chick
I just saw this the other day but all I saw was the outside of the plane. I had no idea the inside was decked out with Hello Kitty as well. That is so awesome!
Kathleen
Now that looks like a whole lot more fun than the flight I was on today.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins
I LOVE Hello Kitty, so I would so love to ride on this plane. Too cool!
Lolo
Okay, so that is adorable. I want all that hello kitty stuff!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids
I think more planes need to be like this, what an experience. I love all of the Hello Kitty themed foods. I want to go for a ride on it!
Shell Feis
Okay that is SO cool! Now I just need a reason to fly to Taiwan.
Theresa
My youngest daughter would love this! it looks so cute and fun!
Mellisa
I saw this the other day! I knew Hello Kitty was popular but I had NO IDEA this popular.
Angela
Wow, what a neat way to fly!
Lisa
My daughter would love this.
courtney
WHAT?! Baby girl would be thrilled.. of course we want to ride it 🙂
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie}
OMG, my daughter would be in heaven.
Theresa
How cute! My daughters would be so jealous.
Amber K
Adorable, flying just became a little more appealing!
Tammy
I can't even imagine the reaction of Kitty fans when they fly in that!
Jennifer @ The Quirky Momma
OH MY GOSH! I have loved Hello Kitty since I was a little kid, and I'm old so that's a long time. I would probably die on that flight, just from the joy. I'm adding this to my 50 Before 50 list, I absolutely MUST fly Hello Kitty Air.
LyndaS
Why, yes - yes I do. It's all so stinking cute!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com
Wow, now that is Hello Kitty'd out, isn't it?
Jenn
Love! Just hope you don't have to be flown to that Hello Kitty hospital. 😉
Donna
Well, I'm just gonna share this with my Hello Kitty lovin' friends. 🙂 It really is cute!