British Airways pays tribute to David Bowie
Bowie chills in an airplane's jumpseat, circa 1987. He had a fear of flying that kept him on cruise liners and trains more often than planes.
David Bowie didn't love flying, but British Airways passengers who love David Bowie will soon be able to enjoy the rock star's legacy at 35,000 feet.
The airline is beginning an ongoing tribute to the icon, with free
in-flight entertainment including documentaries, live concert recordings
and interviews.
"In recognition of the huge impact Bowie had on popular British
culture, and to people around the world, we felt that it was a fitting
tribute to the man and his music," Richard D’Cruze, British Airways’
in-flight entertainment manager, said in a statement.
The first part of the tribute is onboard streaming of the in-depth documentary David Bowie - Five Years In The Making of an Icon,
which follows Bowie through five of his most influential years, from
the birth of Ziggy Stardust to the release of mega-hit 'Let's Dance."
Starting in April, passengers can listen to two hour-long concerts
from Bowie's "Outside" tour in 1996 and early radio interviews; or watch
the 1997 documentary The Best of Bowie (1969-1974) and David Bowie at the Beeb, a behind-the-scenes look at Bowie's BBC recordings and interview sessions.
And starting May 1, passengers can stream two radio specials, Profiles: David Bowie and The David Bowie Story.
"We hope over the coming months our customers will use their flights
to rediscover and appreciate Bowie’s distinctive music and unmistakable
sound through our specially selected content," D'Cruze said.
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