DESTINATION: INTERNATIONAL PRESTIGE. ADS OF MAJOR AIRLINES THAT WENT GLOBAL

30. 11. 2025 | 13 min read Christmas is approaching. That means millions of people around the world will be on the move, returning home for the holidays to celebrate with their families. It may be the clearest reminder of how we take air travel for granted in the 21st century and how essential a role it plays in our lives. That is also why we should not forget that 7 December marks International Civil Aviation Day, a testament to the importance of global connectivity. It is the ideal opportunity to take a look at the mark airlines have left in the history of television advertising. The following five campaigns confirm that the identity of airlines reaches far beyond the duties of ordinary carriers. Time and again, they have proven capable of creating commercials that are formative, transformative, and often unforgettable. Home can be anywhere By 1989, planes were slowly becoming a common means of transport even for the global middle class. It was only logical that airlines began adapting their marketing communications accordingly. One truly groundbreaking example came from British Airways, which had just emerged from several years of extensive and demanding privatisation and restructuring under the leadership of Colin Marshall. The company now wanted to position itself as a genuinely global player and was not afraid to use the label “The World’s Favourite Airline.” It could afford to do so thanks to a unique television commercial known simply as The Face.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: CULT FILMS BASED ON TOLKIEN ARE “ADVERTISERS’ PRECIOUS”

28. 12. 2024 | 8 min read In December, Czech cinemas premiered a new adaptation of a cult story that has deeply resonated with audiences across generations. Not only the fan base of the famous book now has the opportunity to see the American-Japanese film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Ever since the first film adaptation of Tolkien’s work saw the light of day in 2001 as the epic film “The Fellowship of the Ring”, the Lord of the Rings-themed films have been among the most talked-about fantasy films. And, of course, they are also a source of inspiration for media creatives who have recognised the opportunity and used the film characters for promotional purposes.