# Cartoon-Themed Scenic Flights EVA Air Introduces Special Flight to Nowhere on a Hello Kitty Plane By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-11-06 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-air References: [evaair](https://www.evaair.com/zh-tw/about-eva-air/news/news-releases/2020-07-29-hello-kt-travel.html) & [cnn](https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/eva-air-hello-kitty-fathers-day-flight/index.html) For consumers itching to get back to travel but cautious to due to the global pandemic, [EVA Air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-air-1), the Taiwanese flying company, launched a "flight to nowhere" on a [Hello Kitty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal) plane. The three-hour journey will depart and land in the same airport, meaning consumers need not quarantine after the trip. EVA Air commented on the motivation behind launching the flight to nowhere, stating: "The international travel market has been suspended for more than half a year. Citizens' cries for going abroad is getting stronger. To satisfy travelers' wishes, EVA Air has decided to introduce an 'alternative travel experience' on August 8, Father's Day." Passengers will receive [Hello Kitty in-flight amenities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-blend-x-hello-kitty), alongside free WiFi for texting and an inflight entertainment system, plus a Michelin-starred inflight meal. Image Credit: EVA Air ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cartoon-themed Scenic Flights:** Opportunity for airlines to tap into the growing trend of themed flights, offering unique and immersive experiences to consumers. - **Flight to Nowhere:** Emerging trend of offering flights that depart and land in the same airport, providing a travel experience without the need for quarantine, targeting cautious travelers. - **In-flight Entertainment Experiences:** Innovation opportunity to enhance inflight entertainment systems to provide interactive and personalized experiences, leveraging technologies like augmented reality and virtual reality. ### Where This Applies - **Airlines:** Airlines can capitalize on the trend of cartoon-themed scenic flights by partnering with popular cartoon franchises and offering unique flying experiences. - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunity for the travel and tourism industry to create and promote flight packages that cater to cautious travelers, providing them with a sense of adventure without leaving the country. - **Inflight Services and Entertainment:** Companies in the inflight services and entertainment industry can explore the development of innovative and engaging experiences to enhance the passenger journey and differentiate their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Inspired Airline Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-am-journeys-by-private-air.md) - [Kid-Focused Airline Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-vip.md) - [Luxurious Amenity Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-air-1.md) - [Short-Haul Travel Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flykitt-domestic.md) - [Winery-Owned Airlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invivo-air.md) - [Opulent Airline Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-airlines-1.md) - [Plant-Based Inflight Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-inflight-menu.md) - [Cartoon Cat-Inspired Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal.md) - [Iconic Cat Birthday Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-happy-50.md)