Beautiful Air

Mark Kaufman
I’ve noticed the new Alaska Airlines West Most campaign recently, and they use a wonderful graphic treatment of the airline route map, seen here in the upper left corner (appropriately enough) of the route map collage I made. I love maps and charts and information graphics of all sorts, but one of my favorite interpretations of the form are the beautiful route maps that airlines use. They create interesting patterns, they provide detailed informtaion and convey a sense of wonder all at the same time. I love them, always have. Check out the Airline Route Maps site and travel the four corners of the earth, via design and illustration without leaving your desk. Beats flying anyday.