42 Unusual Airport Photos

Leaving important documents within the grasp of young kids is a recipe for trouble, and it’s quite evident that they’ll find a way to mess with them. This guy really should have stashed his passport in a place where his children couldn’t get their hands on it.

The real headache came when the family was on vacation. The border control simply refused to accept the “upgraded” passport that the kids had clearly had their fun with. Regrettably, the man had no choice but to make a trip to the embassy to sort out the mess.

One glance at this picture is enough to give just about anyone, regardless of their fear of flying, a serious case of anxiety. This scene violates airline safety in numerous ways, and it certainly gives the impression that a disastrous collision is bound to occur.

Thankfully, this isn’t a real-life scenario. It’s actually a composite made up of 400 images, skillfully put together by photographer Mike Kelley. He titled it “Wake Turbulence,” and it showcases all the flights taking off from LAX, Los Angeles’ international airport.

At first glance, this scene could easily be mistaken for a shot from a movie, but it’s indeed a real-life occurrence. Humboldt penguins were under threat from poachers, and thanks to the swift and effective efforts of conservationists, they managed to move these penguins back to their natural habitat.

Yet, transporting a large number of penguins is no simple feat. When it came to guiding these birds back to their island home in South Africa, the most practical solution turned out to be using a commercial airline.