Eurowings is inviting people across Europe to nominate someone who makes life easier for others. Four people will be selected, and their first names will be displayed on four of the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft. The “Name a Plane” campaign is intended as a public thank you to people who offer support in everyday life. Eurowings plans to introduce those selected and share their stories in December 2026.
The airline is looking for people whose kindness or commitment has made a difference to someone else. That could be a person who helps their family, supports a friend, volunteers or contributes to a club or community group. Eurowings says nominees do not need to be well known or have made a grand gesture. The focus is on what they do for others, including the small acts that can make a difficult day easier.
“Often, it is the small, everyday gestures that make the greatest difference,” said Max Kownatzki, CEO of Eurowings. He said the airline wanted to give those contributions recognition by placing the selected people’s names on its aircraft. The campaign therefore asks people to put forward someone they appreciate, rather than enter for a reward themselves. It also gives them a chance to explain why that person’s help matters to them.
Nominations are open from 21 September until 11 October 2026 through the competition page on Eurowings’ website. Both the person submitting the nomination and the person nominated must be at least 18 and live in Europe. Each participant may enter once, and there is no fee to take part. The form asks for the participant’s contact details and an explanation of why the nominee should be considered. According to the competition rules, entries close at 23:59 on 11 October.
Eurowings asks participants to describe the nominee’s actions or qualities rather than share sensitive personal details. Its form says the story should use only the nominee’s first name and should leave out information such as their address, employer or contact details. Participants should also avoid private information about health, religion or sexuality. The airline says it will tell a nominee who submitted their name if it contacts them during the selection process. That is useful to know before writing about someone who may not yet be aware of the nomination.
After entries close, Eurowings will review the stories and make an initial selection. A jury will then choose the people whose stories best reflect the campaign’s aim of recognising help and kindness. The decision will be based on the nominations, rather than a random draw. People who remain under consideration will be contacted, and their agreement is required before their nomination can move further through the process. The airline says it plans to announce four selected people in December and share their stories.
The aircraft will carry the selected people’s first names, rather than the full stories behind their nominations. Eurowings has said those names will appear prominently on Airbus A320 aircraft, turning a personal message of thanks into something passengers can see. Its competition rules do not promise a particular aircraft, route or length of time for the display. The selected people must also agree separately before their names are used on an aircraft or their stories are made public.
