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1. Can I ride in the blimp?
No. Due to scheduling complications, it is not standard practice for the Metlife Program to offer blimp rides. Back to FAQ Questions 2. Do you donate rides for charity events?
No. Back to FAQ Questions 3. How do I arrange for the blimp to make an appearance at an event?¹
Back to FAQ Questions 4. How do I know where the blimp will be?
Check the MetLife Blimp Activity page to find out where the blimps will be covering an event next!
Back to FAQ Questions 5. Can I go to the airport and see the blimp on my own?¹
No. Security at the airports will not permit people access to the blimp. A request must be submitted and approved by MetLife for an on-site airport visit via the Blimp Event Request Form. Please complete the form and return to the person indicated on the form. Traditionally, airport visits are limited to schools, camps and special educational programs interested in learning more about how the blimp works.
Back to FAQ Questions 6. Is there a cost associated with a visit or fly over?
There is no cost associated with a visit or fly over, but please provide a clear explanation of the event or program taking place.
Back to FAQ Questions 7. What happens if my visit or fly over is cancelled due to weather or a schedule change?
Due to weather and operational issues, the blimp schedule is always subject to change. If the visit or fly over is cancelled, we'll do our best to reschedule, but we can not guarantee that the blimp schedule will permit. Back to FAQ Questions 8. Is it difficult to have a blimp make an appearance?¹
Blimp appearance requests depend on the television schedule. Appearances will be determined by the schedule, location, weather and time of year.
Back to FAQ Questions 9. How far in advance can I make a request?
Requests can be made at anytime. If the blimp television schedule is not confirmed for the time of your request, the request will be held on file.
Back to FAQ Questions 10. Can the blimp fly anywhere?
'Snoopy One' spends most of the year in the South, Northeast and Midwest. It spends the winter in Florida. 'Snoopy Two' spends the summer in the Northeast and Midwest, but the winter in California, Arizona and Nevada. Due to high altitudes and challenging terrain, the blimps do not fly in the Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountain area, Alaska or Hawaii.
Back to FAQ Questions 11. What does an airport visit consist of?
Visitors will have the chance to see the blimp up-close. They will also have the opportunity to take pictures, ask the pilot and crew members questions and sit in the gondola.
Back to FAQ Questions 12. How long can the blimp be in the air for a fly over?
Depending on the event, the blimp will spend 1 - 3 hours at a fly over.
Back to FAQ Questions 13. Where does the blimp stay?
The MetLife Blimps do not have a home base. The blimps stay at airports close to the sporting or special events which they're covering.
Back to FAQ Questions 14. How long does the blimp stay in town?
The blimps typically stay in one area throught the duration of an event.
Back to FAQ Questions 15. Can I display a personal message on the blimp?
No. MetLife’s Blimps do not have an electronic sign.
Back to FAQ Questions 16. Does MetLife own its blimps?
No. MetLife leases the blimps from a company called The Lightship Group. For further information visit www.lightships.com
Back to FAQ Questions 17. Does the blimp fly at night?
The blimp can be illuminated and can fly at night.
Back to FAQ Questions 18. Can I get a blimp premium item?
Back to FAQ Questions 19. How many people can attend an airport visit?
There is a maximum of 40 guests allowed per blimp visit. Groups larger than 40 will be divided into multiple visits.
Back to FAQ Questions 20. How many blimps does MetLife have?
MetLife leases two blimps – 'Snoopy One' and 'Snoopy Two'. For August - October 2007, 'Snoopy Three' was added in honor of the program's 20th Anniversary.
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