Partygoers take the festivities sky-high on LGBTQIA+ pride flight
It was all fanfare, sequins and rainbow colours as passengers boarded the ultimate mid-air party on Friday, heading toward the world’s largest LGBTQIA+ festival in Sydney this weekend.
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It was all fanfare, sequins and rainbow colours as passengers boarded the ultimate mid-air party on Friday, heading toward the world’s largest LGBTQIA+ festival in Sydney this weekend.
Over 180 partygoers boarded the sold-out third annual Pride flight in Brisbane, hosted by Former Ru Paul’s drag race Down Under contestant Maxi Shield and Sydney Drag royalty Penny Tration, en route for Worldpride 2023 and Mardi Gras in Sydney.
The exclusive flight, consisting entirely of Virgin Australia LGBTQIA+ crew and allies, included a DJ, a best-dressed competition and mid-air drag shows.
“Basically the pride flag is a party in the sky, so we’re warming up for Mardi Gras, getting everyone from around Australia to worldwide and Mardi Gras to have a great time,” Maxi Shield said.
Radio host and TV personality, Angie Kent, said she was ‘stocked’ to be one of the lucky 189 passengers on board the pride flight.
“I’m so stoked to go on a flight to WorldPride with all these fabulous people dressed up,” she said.
“Being queer myself, just to be you know, included and celebrated. It’s just amazing. I’m super grateful, it’s been it’s sensational.”
Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka said this is their biggest pride year yet, with pride flights to Worldrpide and Mardi Gras now departing from Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide Perth and San Francisco.
Ms Hrdlicka added that Virgin Australia remains committed to being a leader in diversity and inclusion.
“It’s really important for us to demonstrate to our employees how important everyone is to us and how important the richness and diversity of the community is to us,” she said.
A portion of all pride flight ticket sales in Australia will be donated to LGBTQIA+ charity Minus18.
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