Airports Honor Paris, Following Attacks

Fighter jets depicting the colors of the French flag using smoke (Photo provided by CésarOP (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons)

[ Airports ]November 16, 2015 8:13 pm ET

By Ryan Ewing

Following the tragic terrorist attacks in Paris that left at least 129 people dead and many others wounded, government buildings, landmarks, and other public places alike have been lit up with red, white, and blue lights, the French flag’s colors, out of reverence for the City of Paris.

Similar to these places, airports have honored Paris by lighting their facilities with the colors of the French flag as well.

Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport (MKE)

MKE appeared to be one of the first airports to honor Paris. The airport lit the entrance letters with blue, white, and red colors.

MKE sends its love & support to Paris & other cities who have been affected lately. #Paris #StandWithParis pic.twitter.com/jv22HdoZGq

— Milwaukee’s Airport (@MitchellAirport) November 15, 2015

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

While entering the airport, drivers may have noticed that the main sign in San Francisco was specially lit.

The SFO airport (and tail lights on the planes!) lit up tonight in honor. ?? #JeTaimeParis @flySFO pic.twitter.com/MidABwOKje

— Kelly Zhou (@kelllyzhou) November 16, 2015

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX’s famous lighted pylons near the entrance to the airport were lit to honor those lost in Paris.

Solidarity RT @JoeStudley: .@flyLAXairport is lit up in solidarity with victims of yesterday’s attacks in #Paris. pic.twitter.com/Au9NFZdHbB

— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) November 15, 2015

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

The airport with the closest proximity to the attacks changed the color of the lights on the outside of Terminal 1 to match the country’s flag.

#ParisIsAboutLife pic.twitter.com/VbdH0xugkP

— ADPcorporate (@ADPcorporate) November 16, 2015

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Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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