Last month, the Colorado Avalanche traded in the rink for the runway to team up with Southwest Airlines Denver-based Employees at Denver International Airport. As The Official Airline of the Avalanche, we invited Mikko Rantanen, Jack Johnson, and Bernie the St. Bernard to see if they have what it takes to run one of Denver’s largest airlines. The trio scored a hat trick during their time on the ramp, in the Flight Deck, and at the gate!
Colorado Avalanche hockey player, Mikko Rantanen and Southwest Ground Operations Employees marshaling an aircraft
The first goal came from the Team’s time on the ramp! Rantanen, Johnson, and Bernie marshaled in an aircraft to the gate with assistance from Southwest’s Ground Ops Team and helped to unload bags from the aircraft.
Colorado Avalanche hockey player, Jack Johnson, helping Southwest Ground Operations EmployeesAfter success on the ramp, it was time to head to the Flight Deck! The trio learned a bit about Southwest’s Legendary Hospitality from our Pilots and Flight Attendants.
Colorado Avalanche Jack Johnson, Bernie the St. Bernard, and Mikko Rantanen in the flight deckFinally, the Team Surprised & Delighted Customers in the gate area. Bernie and the Avs players broke the ice by taking photos in the gate area with Customers. Then, they made gate announcements, scanned Customers’ boarding passes, and even gave a few autographs as they boarded their flight to Los Angeles.
Colorado Avalanche Jack Johnson, Bernie the St. Bernard, and Mikko Rantanen Surprising & Delighting Customers at Denver International AirportThis hat trick wasn’t possible without our Denver-based Employees and Flight Crew as well as our partners at the Colorado Avalanche and Denver International Airport. After a win at the airport, we can’t wait to watch Rantanen, Johnson, and Bernie on the ice during the playoffs!
Colorado Avalanche Jack Johnson, Bernie the St. Bernard, and Mikko Rantanen with Southwest Denver-based EmployeesSouthwest Airlines is proud to be The Official Airline of the Colorado Avalanche and serves Customers in the Mile High City with more than 300 flights to nearly 100 cities. Hurry and book your next trip on Southwest.com as you never know who you may see on your flight!
