Manchester Airport Saves Valentine’s Day

I hope everyone had a happy Valentine's day! Today a friend sent me an interesting story from Reuters about how Manchester Airport in the UK tried to make the holiday a bit brighter for those who were planning to propose over the weekend.

Imagine this - you've booked a fantastic romantic getaway for you and your partner so you can pop the big question in some exotic locale. So, naturally, you try to hide that expensive ring from your other half so it's a complete surprise. But, as you walk through airport security the ring is discovered - in front of your partner. Last time I checked, a security checkpoint isn't all that romantic. (Though I guess there could be possibilities with those new body scanners...?)

Apparently this exact situation has happened often enough that Manchester introduced a special program from the 12th to the 15th (today) to help avoid any awkward marriage proposals. All one has to do is whisper "be my Valentine" to a member of the security staff to receive a private screening.

Though, to avoid this situation, it might be best to put the ring in your checked or carry-on luggage (if it's not shared, of course).

But kudos to Manchester to doing some thing special for the holiday.