Your Guide to Planning a Marriage Proposal on an Airplane

Have you ever dreamed of getting engaged in the sky? Then you absolutely must plan your marriage proposal on an airplane. After all, why wouldn't you want to celebrate your engagement while you are on cloud nine? Planning a proposal on an airplane is actually easier than you might think. Proposals can happen pretty much anywhere and follow a number of formats, so you can get creative with how you make your airplane engagement happen. Of course, with the amount of regulations that take place at airports and safety procedures to follow, there are some limitations to your proposal plans.

Want to learn how to pull off an airplane proposal? Ahead, we provide advice and ideas to make your marriage proposal take off.

In this article:

• Can You Propose on an Airplane?
• How to Plan a Proposal on an Airplane
• 5 Airplane Proposal Ideas

Can You Propose on an Airplane?

First off, you might be curious if you are actually allowed to propose on an airplane. The short answer? Yes! There are no rules against getting engaged in the sky. Just be sure you aren't getting out of your seat when the seatbelt sign is on and you are following crew member instructions for your safety. You also might want to avoid doing it at a time that can hold up the boarding and de-boarding process. A fellow passenger might not be so happy for you if they miss their connecting flight.

How to Plan a Proposal on an Airplane

Ready for a big sky-high moment? Read ahead to learn how to plan your wedding proposal on an airplane.

Create a Game Plan in Advance

While you can absolutely have some spontaneity with your plans, it's important to properly map out how you will make your engagement come to be. Well before heading to the airport, come up with a general plan about how you will orchestrate your proposal. Be prepared with anything you might need—like an engagement ring or flowers—to make your proposal a success.

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Hide the Ring Through Security

While you might think about hiding a ring box in your pocket, going through security and needing to remove metal will give up your secret. Instead, find a special spot to hide the ring within your own carry-on luggage. Pack the bag yourself and maybe include a smaller bag to hide a ring box in.

Talk to the Flight Attendants

Planning to get the flight attendants involved in your proposal? Give them a heads-up when you arrive at the gate and see if they are open to working with your plans. You can chat with the gate agent and hopefully have them inform and connect you with the flight attendants on board as well.

Be Open to Shifting Plans

Airplane travel is often unpredictable thanks to weather, turbulence or other unexpected delays. If you can't get your exact planned proposal right due to a seatbelt sign that's on for the whole flight or an unexpected stopover to your destination, be open to adjusting your plans. Think about a plan B proposal before arriving at the airport just in case you can't make your original engagement idea happen.

5 Airplane Proposal Ideas

Now that you know the ropes of how to approach a proposal on an airplane, it's time to think of your exact plan. See a few exciting ideas to help your engagement take flight.

Surprise Destination Proposal

Tell your partner you are taking them on a surprise trip and reveal the destination once you arrive at the airport. Once you get in the air, give them one extra surprise and share that you would like this to be an engagement trip. You can get down on one knee (if the seatbelt sign is off) or hand them the ring box while you're both seated.

Propose Over the Intercom

Want to hear an in-flight announcement you'll never forget? Chat with the flight attendants at the gate or in the galley near the bathrooms to see if they might be able to either make an in-flight announcement to announce your proposal or allow you to speak on the intercom yourself. Ask for your partner's attention over the loudspeaker, make a speech and then continue with the grand gesture of getting down on one knee. Just be aware if your partner is on the shy side, they might not be as big of a fan of this public proposal idea.

Have an In-Air Champagne Toast

Grab yourself a couple of mini bottles of sparkling wine from the flight attendants and propose a toast with your partner to your next adventure together. Then, take it a step further and ask them if they want to continue the adventure of life as your spouse. Bring out the ring and celebrate if they say yes!

Proposal With a View

Know you will be flying over a stunning scenic view like the Grand Canyon? Take advantage of that amazing lookout and propose to your significant other with that stunning backdrop. Make sure they have the window seat to get the best vantage point.

Rent a Private Plane

Want to have an airplane proposal without a crowd? Rent a private plane—either a helicopter or a jet—for an extra special experience for you and your partner. Then, pop the question in the sky. Arrange to land at a fun destination at the end where you can celebrate.