JetBlue, in honor of pride month in June, named one of its new aircraft “Shantay Blue Stay,” inspired by the “Drag Race” host’s Rupaul’s famous catchphrase: “Shantay, you stay.” The name will remain with the Airbus A320 for as long as the plane is in service, which is normally around 20 years. JetBlue is also a proud supporter of Stonewall Inn’s Gives Back Initiative.
In perhaps even more impressive news, Antarctica has it’s first pride celebration as well, for those stationed at the McMurdo Station. The station has 133 people, namely scientists. The group hoisted the iconic rainbow flag, planned marathons of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, and have themed movie nights and a gay bar night.
Bermuda will hold it’s first pride parade this year, one year since gay marriage was legalized (& repealed & then legalized again.) The Pride parade will be in Victoria Park on August 31, 2019. “OutBermuda will continue to promote and support the well being, health, dignity, security, safety and protection of the LGBTQ community in Bermuda, for as long as we are needed.” Carnival cruises 2020 is a big supporter of the LGBTQ community and stated they were providing financial, civil and public relations support to OUTBermuda.
Useful Travel Resources:
If you are not aware of it already, consider checking the State Department’s LGBTI travel section, particularly when planning to travel out of the country. It offers basic pointers basic pointers for LGBTQ travelers, such as travel document checklists, general safety tips, and information about travel insurance and various U.S. embassy locations.
World Rainbow Hotels This travel directory combines a curated list of stylish, gay-friendly hotels, in countries where attitudes toward the LGBTQ community are, for the most part accepting. The website also features an image-driven blog full of travel inspiration, global news & events.
