Ever Regretted a Typo? Pray for Cathay Pacific, Who Misspelled Their Own Name on a Plane

Look, we all make spelling mistakes.

As a writer, it’s a regular occurrence, and if it wasn’t for blessed spell-check, my typographical errors would result in a daily public shaming.

Sometimes, they still sneak through (you may find one in this very article), and there are certain words I will never be confident about spelling without Googling first ("sandwich" being the big one—there should be another 'H' in there!—and "misspelled" being the other ironic offender).

But one thing I feel pretty confident about is spelling my own name correctly. And most students, who may fret about typos in their assignments or exams, can usually breathe easy about that tiny aspect of their papers too.

So, please shed a sympathetic—but slightly judgemental—tear for Cathay Pacific, the airline that suddenly forgot how to spell "Pacific".

The company’s official Twitter account publicised the error after it was first posted on the Hong Kong Aviation Discussion Board, revealing a plane that had been emblazoned with incorrect branding.

Specifically: "Cathay Paciic".

Apparently, "she’s going back to the shop," though it’s not known if they’re referring to the plane, or the person responsible for the error.

Jk. Today, those responsible for adding decals to Cathay Pacific airliners (or however they write on planes) are all of us, and we are them.

Header Image: Twitter (cathaypacific)