Dancing with the Northern Lights

2025-06-06

What’s more magical than seeing the Northern Lights? Seeing them wrap around your airplane while cruising at 35,000 feet—and giving them a name like Gladys. In this delightfully true story, whimsical storyteller Frank Girard speaks with Play Airlines pilot Una, who recalls a surreal flight where the Aurora Borealis danced around her plane, casting a celestial glow that left passengers (and the crew) spellbound. 🌌 A one-of-a-kind Northern Lights encounter in midair🛫 A pilot’s p...

What’s more magical than seeing the Northern Lights? Seeing them wrap around your airplane while cruising at 35,000 feet—and giving them a name like Gladys.

In this delightfully true story, whimsical storyteller Frank Girard speaks with Play Airlines pilot Una, who recalls a surreal flight where the Aurora Borealis danced around her plane, casting a celestial glow that left passengers (and the crew) spellbound.

🌌 A one-of-a-kind Northern Lights encounter in midair
🛫 A pilot’s personal story of witnessing nature’s sky ballet
🎩 Meet “Gladys,” the aurora with attitude and elegance
🎙️ Narrated with wit and wonder by Frank, your roaming reporter
💫 A reminder to stop, look up, and say thank you to the sky

This magical moment in aviation will lift your spirits—and possibly make you name your next cloud.

If it brought a smile to your face, share it with someone who loves the sky, strange beauty, or your weird coworker Carl who swears he once saw a rainbow blink.

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