A passenger at Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been given free flights for life.
Ikechi Chima Apakama had boarded a flight from Liverpool to Keflavik International Airport in Iceland with his two friends. But unbeknownst to him, Ikechi was about to win a lifetime of free flights.
Following take off from Liverpool on February 17, PLAY Airlines crew gave gift bags, prosecco and cakes to all passengers. They then announced the plane was carrying PLAY‘s one millionth passenger - and to mark the occasion, they would give this person free flights for life.
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Upon landing Ikechi was met with a surprise celebratory party and was told he was the millionth passenger. Alongside free PLAY flights for life, Ikechi also received a coat and hat from Icelandic brand, Cintamani.
He and his friends then travelled on to their destination from Keflavik Airport in style, with a Cadillac full of goodies.
PLAY operates flights between Liverpool and Iceland. Once passengers get to Keflavík International Airport, they can then change onto services to American destinations including New York, Boston and Washington DC.
Ikechi will be able to travel for free to and from any destination PLAY flies from.
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