Jet skids off runway; Airline quickly scrambles to … cover the logo [pics]

http://twitter.com/#!/ethanklapper/status/377050116718206976

In an emergency, sometimes “image protection” instincts kick in strong:

http://twitter.com/#!/JessicaChasmar/status/377139679461515265

The Thai Airways Airbus A330-300 skidded off the runway at Bangkok’s main airport, and company officials kicked into high gear to shelter the brand:

http://twitter.com/#!/ethanklapper/status/377050432721264641

Ironically, the company’s move probably only ensured that more people heard what happened.

http://twitter.com/#!/AntDeRosa/status/376934936466300928

The number of minor injuries was revised down to thirteen, and surprisingly none of them were due to paint fume inhalation.

(h/t @einfal)

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/09/09/thai-airways-jet-skids-off-runway-airline-officials-quickly-scramble-to-cover-the-logo-pics/

Jet skids off runway; Airline quickly scrambles to … cover the logo [pics]