Simple Plan, Hoobastank & More Take Warped Tour Mid-Flight Amid FAA Ground Stop
Categoria: Musica
The Used and LØLØ also joined Southwest’s Live at 35 concert series aboard a flight to Orlando, Fla.
Por Billboard | 14/11/2026
Several artists from this year’s Vans Warped Tour lineup gave passengers an unexpected in-flight concert en route to Orlando, Florida. On Friday (Nov. 13), Simple Plan , Hoobastank , The Used and LØLØ performed aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Orlando as an FAA ground stop halted departures across the country. The artists were headed to the city for Vans Warped Tour’s Saturday (Nov. 14) date at Camping World Stadium. Related ‘That’s What This Is All About’: Kevin Lyman on 30 Years of Vans Warped Tour and What Comes Next Vans Warped Tour Reveals First Artists for 2026 Vans Warped Tour Announces Full Montreal Lineup, Including Simple Plan, Bowling For Soup, Taking Back Sunday, Jutes & More Videos shared by passengers captured Hoobastank frontman Doug Robb performing an acoustic version of the band’s hit “The Reason,” which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2004. “I’ve always said @hoobastank is one of the best live acts on the planet,” one person wrote over a clip on Instagram . “This is what they sound like over airplane speakers. Insane!” Simple Plan frontman Pierre Bouvier also performed acoustic versions of “Perfect” and “I’m Just a Kid.” The Used played “The Taste of Ink,” while LØLØ performed her track “hot girls in hell.” Southwest shared several clips from the performance on its Instagram Stories . The concert was part of the airline’s Live at 35 series, which brings surprise live musical performances to passengers at a cruising altitude of approximately 35,000 feet. “Group therapy but it’s just singing perfect with Simple Plan on a plane,” another person wrote over a video of the band’s performance on Instagram , adding the caption, “Live at 35 is the best kind of therapy.” An influencer’s video also showed some of the activities passengers enjoyed before boarding, including airport photo opportunities, karaoke and meet-and-greets at the gate. Warped Tour-branded goodie bags were waiting on passengers’ seats before the surprise performances began at cruising altitude. Launched in 2011, Southwest’s Live at 35 series has featured several notable acts over the years, including Imagine Dragons, Barenaked Ladies, Plain White T’s, NEEDTOBREATHE, O.A.R. and Better Than Ezra. The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop Friday, grounding flights for more than four hours and contributing to more than 12,500 cancellations across Friday and Saturday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attributed the disruption to outdated air traffic control technology and overloaded equipment, according to ABC News . Vans Warped Tour Orlando is scheduled for Saturday, with performances by Simple Plan, Sublime, Third Eye Blind, 311, Hoobastank and others. Sunday’s lineup includes Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday, New Found Glory, The Used and Motion City Soundtrack. On Saturday morning, Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman