Recently, Edelweiss celebrated their inaugural flight from Zurich to Seattle utilizing an Airplane A 340 ( 4 engines 4 long haul I was dual excited not only to see a brand-new worldwide carrier beginning solution at my home flight terminal, however they are also utilizing an AvGeek fave: the A 340 Francis Zera (our Editor-At-Large and Supervisor of Photography) and I identify teamed the event and I would say we had a respectable time.
Covering an inaugural arrival has actually ended up being rather routine: Decorations at eviction (check), you reach go on the tarmac and enjoy the aircraft show up (check), you reach enjoy a water cannon salute (check), there are VIPs who speak at the gate (check), there is a bow cutting (check), and there are some pleasant snacks to enjoy (check). Not to state inaugurals aren’t interesting, however with this one, I got to experience something new that I was not expecting.
Not long prior to the Edelweiss inaugural to Seattle, I modified and released Francis’ SAS inaugural tale In his piece he explained exactly how he obtained a little bit wet from the water cannon salute because of the wind changing. I was entertained and even chuckled, but combed it off. When we were informed where to represent the Edelweiss’ Plane A 340’s arrival, I reached I could towards the runways … which was likewise really close to one of the fire engine. I had a fleeting thought regarding Francis’ water experience, yet I figured worst case it might be a little misty. Nope.
The Edelweiss red-and-white A 340 was lovely as she landed mixed-up and began her taxi to eviction. As she rounded the final corner, I was so sidetracked by the airplane that I didn’t notice that the wind was blowing pretty heavily in my direction from the fire truck. I was taking some photos with my phone and then, BAM!
It resembled I was being splashed by a, … well, … massive fire hose pipe of water and I was saturated instantly. By the time the water was shut off, it resembled I had just delved into a pool. I was saturated, yet I liked it. My internal child was woozy, not just from seeing a Jet A 340 from the tarmac, however likewise obtaining splashed by a fire engine. And also that it likewise really felt great considering that it was rather hot out. Best inaugural ever.
I was a little worried about my phone, because it got soaked also and I couldn’t take a selfie, yet fortunately not only was it all right, yet Francis was there to record my shock. We had the ability to walk around the airplane taking pictures of those attractive 4 engines. Then we headed back to the terminal for the speeches and bow cutting.
Flights between Zurich and Seattle can currently be booked for travel in September, 2025, and between May and August 2026
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