{
  "id": 9092938,
  "title": "Eurowings launches competition to name a plane after someone special",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/eurowings-launches-competition-to-name-a-plane-after-someone-special",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T05:49:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/09/22/eurowings-launches-competition-to-name-a-plane-after-someone-special"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eurowings, a budget airline under the Lufthansa group, is inviting European residents to participate in a unique competition. The airline aims to honor individuals who demonstrate kindness, support, and appreciation for others by naming a plane after them. CEO Max Kownatzki explained that every Eurowings aircraft connects people and brings them closer to those who matter most. The competition, named 'Name a Plane', offers an opportunity to give recognition to those who make everyday life easier through their small, everyday gestures. Nominations can be submitted between now and October 11 on the Eurowings website, accompanied by a brief explanation of no more than 400 characters detailing why the selected individual deserves the honor. The competition is open to those aged 18 and above residing in Europe. Winners will be announced in December, and four Airbus A320 aircraft will bear the names of the chosen individuals.",
  "summary": "The budget German carrier is asking European residents to nominate folks who make their life easier.",
  "key_points": [
    "Eurowings invites Europeans to name a plane after someone special.",
    "Competition \"Name a Plane\" runs until October 11.",
    "Four Airbus A320s will bear winners' names in December."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This initiative by Eurowings shifts the focus of air travel from mere transportation to a gesture of appreciation, allowing passengers to honor unsung heroes who make a positive impact in their communities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}