Elton John's Face Means XM Satellite Radio on AirTran

May 18, 2005
Elton John's smiling face now graces 20 of AirTran's Boeing 717s to help launch the airline's newest in-flight entertainment, XM Satellite Radio.

Who is that man, and why is he smiling at me from the side of an AirTran plane?

It's Elton John and his smiling face now graces 20 of AirTran's Boeing 717s to help launch the airline's newest in-flight entertainment, XM Satellite Radio.

It features 100 channels of news, music, sports, weather and entertainment. This service also features exclusive programming from John.

Personal earphones may be purchased aboard the plane for $3, or passengers can bring their own earphones and just plug them in.

John's image appears on the planes in conjunction with the promotion. You'll also see him on AirTran ''Bennie and Our Jets'' posters and billboards throughout the country.