Sunday, April 29, 2012

Cheer up: Chinese airport uses cheerleaders to soothe stranded passengers

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 02:57 — Anonymous by CNNGo staffWhile some Chinese
travelers storm the tarmac when flights get delayed, others might wish their
flights never take off -- assuming they're flying from the northeast China
city of Dalian.  To entertain waiting passengers, Dalian International
Airport recently recruited a squad of cheerleaders to perform kicks, jumps
and splits in the airport's main hall. During massive fog-related delays in
Dalian last week, the cheerleaders' pom-pom routines "soothed emotion and
alleviated fatigue" for more than 5,000 stranded flyers, according to the
Dalian Evening News. More on CNNGo: Traditional Thai cheerleading explained
The cheerleading show is part of the airport's effort to "bring more
convenience to passengers in the summer-autumn air season," said Zhen Qun
(郑群), an airport official.read more

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