Dodgers work as Southwest employees for the day, surprise travelers
On Thursday, some of the Los Angeles Dodgers players worked as airline employees during the day and moonlighted as ballplayers at night.
In celebration of the Dodgers' newly announced partnership with Southwest Airlines, a trio of Dodgers – Justin Turner, Joc Pederson, and Kiké Hernandez – worked as honorary employees for the airline at LAX on Thursday afternoon.
#SouthwestSquad #MinionsStrikeAgain pic.twitter.com/gY82QfNMse
— Enrique Hernandez (@kikehndez) August 13, 2015
I think we all now know why I got fired on my first day working for @SouthwestAir! pic.twitter.com/tW4xsvnRev
— Enrique Hernandez (@kikehndez) August 13, 2015
The Blue Crew worked as operations agents at the boarding gates (they were supervised by actual Southwest employees), welcomed passengers on arriving and departing flights, and even made announcements on the PA system at the gate.
.@kikehndez prepares the passengers for boarding. #SouthwestDodgers pic.twitter.com/TCmhiacYed
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 13, 2015
In addition to surprising travelers with their presence, Turner, Pederson and Hernandez also confused Dodgers fans at LAX on Thursday by switching their jerseys.
#SouthwestHeart triple-play. Thanks for trading places for the afternoon, @Dodgers! pic.twitter.com/PmtsiSNAyw
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) August 13, 2015
Turner and Hernandez even got to snap a photo with the pilot, with Turner seated in the co-pilot's chair.
Wheels up! #SouthwestDodgers pic.twitter.com/zzHXDF3MwD
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 13, 2015
The third baseman is slated to return to the starting lineup on Friday, and the Dodgers hope that their offense will take off with their OPS leader back in the lineup.
(h/t CBS LA)