Airlines establish call signs to identify themselves while on radio.  Most airline call signs are fairly predictable.  American Airlines, for instance, uses “American”.  Delta Airlines uses “Delta”.  

There is one New Mexican airline named New Mexico Airlines that uses “TSUNAMI”. 

Can you name the call signs of these airlines:

• British Airways
• Aer Lingus
• South African Airlines
• The original Pan American
• The former America West / now US Airways
• Airtran Airway

Answers after the fold:

Most airline call signs continue to be some form of the airline name today.  These airlines, however, have something different going on.

• British Airways:  Speedbird
• Aer Lingus:  Shamrock
• South African Airlines:  Springbok
• The original Pan American:  Clipper
• The former America West / now US Airways:  Cactus
• Airtran Airway:  Citrus

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