I booked on American Airlines, but one leg of the trip was on British Airways, so I got to experience their safety video. They set it up as an audition, with a comedian playing the director, and various famous British actors trying out by reciting the various parts. I recognized Michael Caine, Joanna Lumley, and Naomie Harris.
Posted by
Sevilla
1300 posts
It's funny isn't it. This current one is the "sequel", there was also an "original" too
Posted by
New England
1662 posts
Inbsig,
I fly BA - both legs - to Italy. I have seen these videos in the last two years - hilarious!
Posted by
Ohio
1601 posts
Oh Wow!
That is delightful!
Posted by
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
14731 posts
Those are such fun! Delta had a string of cute ones but they've gone back to the straight ones. Frankly I pay more attention if they are humorous or have cameo appearances.
Posted by
Oxford, United Kingdom
5456 posts
The first time I remember coming across a 'humorous' style safety briefing was on the long gone Western Airlines. Back then it was delivered live by the attendants. I thought the FAA later may have stopped such things for airlines under their jurisdiction but I could equally be wrong.
"In the unlikely event of an emergency, oxygen masks will drop down from the panel above your head. Even if the bag doesn't inflate, rest assured oxygen is flowing. The first 10 minutes is free after that insert 25c for each subsequent 10 minutes …"
Posted by
OP
North Carolina
2493 posts
Yep, I not only paid better attention to the safety info, but was better able to shake off having gotten up at 4:00 a.m. and then having difficulty finding the bus to the airport - the video cheered me right up.
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
4656 posts
I really like the Air New Zealand ones. 6 years ago, it was the Hobbit, 4 years ago, Lord of the Rings cast + live crew, since then, swimsuit models, Antarctica, and this one from November.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYu8kkD0Gy4
I think the oxygen mask bit is clever
Posted by
Sapulpa, OK, USA
6528 posts
That is funny, the bit with the oxygen masks. We flew BA last year, and laughed at the safety video. We didn't recognize everyone, but "Mr Bean" was there, as well as several other folks whose names escape me know. Derek Jacobi, I think, was in it.
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OP
North Carolina
2493 posts
Thanks to Nick for posting the video of the first one from BA. I liked it even better than the one I saw on the plane, especially the bits with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, and Ian McKellen.
Posted by
WA State
3961 posts
Thanks Nick. Enjoyed the humor! It's been awhile since we've seen Mr. Bean. We recall watching his films on Air New Zealand a number of years ago. It made a long flight almost enjoyable! I need a Mr. Bean "fix." I've missed him.