And that’s official.

SUX is the airport code for Sioux City Airport in Sioux City, Iowa. Sioux City officials have been trying for years to get the airport code changed (for obvious reasons). They petitioned, unsuxessfully ;) , to have the code changed in 1988 and 2002. Airport trustees turned down several alternatives offered by the FAA - GWU, GYO, GYT, SGV, and GAY - imagine that…

Since they couldn’t beat ‘em, they joined ‘em. ‘Fly SUX’ is now part of their marketing campaign: www.flysux.com. You can even get Fly SUX tshirts and hats.

I predict this is going to be totally positive for them - how could it not be? It’s been featured in the news the last several days. Anything that gets people talking…

And it could be worse. Here’s some real airport codes that you wouldn’t want:

  • ACK - The sound passengers make when they see this Nantucket, Mass. airport.
  • STD - Forego the Mile High Club temptation while flying into Santo Domingo.
  • POT - The most relaxing airport in the world (Ken Jones, Port Antonio).

and the absolute worst:

  • DIE - If I ever go to Madagascar, I’m going by boat.

Those are pretty bad. But it could be worse, if not for that last one. Check out these hypothetical airport codes:

  • WTF - WTF?!?
  • OMG - “WHAT did the pilot just say?” 
  • KIA - “Don’t worry about crashing; You’re dead long before you hit the ground.”
  • DOA - “We’ll get you there, even if it kills you.”

Leave a comment if you’ve got a better one. :)

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