Looks like the coronavirus pandemic has managed to unite even the fiercest of competitors! In a rather rare display of friendship, several of our Indian airlines, grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic, engaged in some friendly banter on Twitter, and encouraged people to stay at home.
What made the conversations wittier and entertaining was the smart use of word-play on each of the brands’ advertising slogans, adding to the amusement of the Twitterati!
Airlines Engage In Friendly Banter
The conversation took flight when IndiGo teased Vistara, saying “Hey @airvistara, not #flyinghigher these days we heard?” with the hashtag #StayingParkedStayingSafe, which was used by all the airlines that joined in the conversation.
Hey @airvistara , not #flyinghigher these days we heard? #StayingParkedStayingSafe #LetsIndiGo
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) April 10, 2020
To which, Vistara replied, “These days being on-ground is a wonderful thing. Flying would not be the ‘smart’ choice, what say @goairlinesindia?” roping in GoAir into the conversation.
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No ? @IndiGo6E, these days being on-ground is a wonderful thing. Flying would not be the ‘smart’ choice, what say @goairlinesindia? #StayingParkedStayingSafe
— Vistara (@airvistara) April 10, 2020
Keeping the conversation going, GoAir responded, “Staying home is the safe feeling. We can hardly wait till everyone takes to the skies, coz at the moment it’s like #NowEveryoneCanFly right, @AirAsiaIndian?
Totally, @airvistara! Staying home is the safe feeling! We can hardly wait till everyone takes to the skies, coz at the moment it's not like #NowEveryoneCanFly right, @AirAsiaIndian? #StayingParkedStayingSafe
— GoAir (@goairlinesindia) April 10, 2020
Amused, Air Asia replied sassily, “Absolutely @goairlinesindia, for now though, staying at home is the Red. Hot. Spicy thing to do!” referring to SpiceJet’s tagline.
Absolutely @goairlinesindia, for now though, staying at home is the Red. Hot. Spicy thing to do! Isn't that right @flyspicejet?! #StayingParkedStayingSafe
— AirAsia India (@AirAsiaIndian) April 10, 2020
To which SpiceJet replied cleverly, “@AirAsiaIndian, good to know our thoughts match, like our colours! Been a while since this bird flew out of her cage. But we’re happy creating a safer tomorrow, today! Right @DelhiAirport?”
@AirAsiaIndian, good to know our thoughts match, like our colours! Been a while since this bird flew out of her cage. But we’re happy creating a safer tomorrow, today! Right @DelhiAirport?#StayingParkedStayingSafe
— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) April 10, 2020
In its reply, the Delhi airport agreed with all of them and thanked them for giving everyone a reason to smile!
Agree with you @IndiGo6E @airvistara @goairlinesindia @AirAsiaIndian @flyspicejet, the Indian skies will be coloured with you soon but for now thanks for giving us a reason to smile! Together in the skies, and together on ground too! #WorkFromHub #StayingParkedStayingSafe
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) April 10, 2020
The chucklesome thread ended with Indigo putting up a message of unity and solidarity!
Stronger to have you with us? #StayingParkedStayingSafe #LetsIndiGo
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) April 10, 2020
The thread has received a lot of love and comments from the Twitterati. Apart from being an excellent marketing strategy, this witty banter by the aviation folks has definitely lifted our spirits!
With no clarity on how long the lockdown is going to continue, and the aviation sector being the worst-hit, humor seems to unite these struggling airlines and keep them going!
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