These aren’t exactly the “top” air travel stories of the year — this list does not include actions by the Dept. of Transportation or the foiled would-be terrorist — but they are weird, and some made us laugh.
1. United Breaks Guitars — You don’t mess with mild-mannered singer/songwriter Dave Carroll and get away with it. After United Airlines’ baggage folks broke his guitar, Carroll got no help from the airline. Then he wrote a song/created a video about the incident which became a huge hit, and suddenly, United was Dave’s BFF.
UPDATE: The singer is doing well and about to release the third song in his “United Breaks Guitars” trilogy — and if you missed someone on your Christmas list, Dave now sells “United Breaks Guitars T-Shirts”, attractively priced at $19.95.
2. Chihuahua Airlift — Actress Katherine Heigl helped pay for a glut of Chihuahuas to be flown from crowded LA pounds to new homes in New Hampshire (don’t worry, the little yappers were outfitted with coats).
UPDATE: More of the little dogs have since been flown to new homes, plus, a Katrina-survivor Chihuahua is now starring in a new 2010 calendar that will donate money to Chihuahua rescues.
Keep reading for updates on the liquid soap-swilling passenger, the drunken pilot and more…
Seven Top Weird Air Travel Stories of 2009 — with Updates
