Move over, Goodyear Blimp. The Zeppelin Eureka’s moving in on aerial event coverage!
I just got an email from the Airship Ventures, which operates the Eureka, saying that the zeppelin will be covering the Golden Globes. It’s the first time their airship has been used for a national broadcast in the US. From the email:
NBC is using the airship to broadcast live aerial footage of the red carpet and official after party at “The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards” this Sunday. Join us aboard Eureka for our first-ever live national TV broadcast and be a part of the glamour and excitement of Hollywood award season.
That’s right. In addition to covering the stars on the ground from the stars above, the company’s also offering seats to the general public who want a bird’s eye view:
An extremely limited number of seats are available on two flights. The 3-hour Red Carpet Sunset Cruise will soar above L.A. landmarks and hover above the red carpet, broadcasting live across the country, before offering panoramic views of the sun setting over the Pacific. The 2.5-hour After Party Night Flight will cruise above the City of Angels’ twinkling lights and broadcast bird’s eye views of bustling Hollywood hotspots, including the official Golden Globes after party on the rooftop of the Beverly Hilton. Red Carpet Sunset Cruise seats are $1250/person, plus taxes. After Party Night Flights are $950/person, plus taxes.
There’s no page on the Airship Ventures site that I can point you at with more about either the TV coverage or how to book. But the email said those who want to buy seats should call the main number and ask. You’ll find that here.
Southern California’s been very good to the Eureka since she first started making trips to the area last year. I got a real kick of seeing her overhead while rollerblading along Newport Beach last Saturday:
For more about the Zeppelin Eureka from me, see these past posts:
- My Zeppelin Flight With Burt Rutan At The Helm
- Zeppelin Eureka Heads To Los Angeles & Orange County
- Zeppelin Rides Come To Southern California!
