The far end of the A concourse is decorated for the inaugural Taipei departure.

With the soound of drums approaching the gate area one silver and one gold lion dances their way to the departure lounge. Wish there were a better picture, the Gee Yung lion dancers put on a dramatic performance!

Speeches

Lots of speeches here today...

Vice Mayor of San Jose

Vice Mayor of San Jose, George Shirakawa, Jr. welcomes the new air service.

The 777 and the Water Cannons

The water cannons have started as the 777 operating as AA 151 to Taipei departs the gate.

The Christening of the Flight

Flight 151 is christened under the bright sun of a Sunday afternoon in San Jose.

The Party for Paris

It is now early evening, and another party begins at Gate 15. Ron on the accordion, and two dancers entertain passengers and visitors gathered at the gate.

An Artist Too

An artist paints a Paris scene, as we get ready for...

More Speeches!

Bruno Guerquin, Deputy Counsel General from the French Consulate remarks about a feeling of friendship. He tells us this is his first visit to SJC.

Saluting Flight 112 to Paris

It is a bright evening, but with a low sun angle at this time, we see the 767 depart under the water cannons as it leaves the departure gate for Paris.

Take-Off to Paris!

If you look in the center of the picture flight 112 has just left the runway in San Jose. We wish all aboard Bon Voyage!

Thanks, Ron

Passengers and visitors enjoyed the festive mood from Ron on the accordion.