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Passengers Flip Out When Simone Biles Surprises Them At The Airport

The gold medalist wins as a flight attendant, too.🏅
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Lifestyle Editor, HuffPost

Simone Biles was back on the podium yesterday, but for a very different reason: She was alerting passengers it was time to board a flight at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

The smiley gold medalist from the U.S. women’s gymnastics team greeted travelers, made in-flight announcements and even directed air traffic on Monday as part of a promotion with United Airlines.

Unsuspecting fliers ― as well as United crew members ― were more than thrilled when Simone showed up to take charge. And we don’t blame them one flippin’ bit. Take a look: 

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Simone Biles helps a passenger into a handstand at O'Hare International Airport.
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Simone meets with United crew members behind the scenes at O'Hare International Airport.

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Airports with Awesome Amenities
Miami International Airport(01 of05)
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Best known for high-end shopping, Miami International has plenty to keep travelers occupied. Stores like Coach, Brookstone and Emporio Armani line the terminals and have led the airport to a top ten spot on CheapFlight’s best airports for shopping list. The Miami mall-like airport was the only American one to make it on the list.Photo Credit: Shopmiamiairport.comClick Here to See More of Airports with Awesome Amenities
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport(02 of05)
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Airport amenities aren’t only about catering to humans; luxuries have extended to their furry four-legged companions as well. All airports are required to have a place for dogs to relieve themselves before a flight but Atlanta has taken it to the next level, providing three areas—one of which is a park. The 1,000-square-foot, fully fenced in dog park is lovely, complete with two giant dog-themed pieces of art and benches. Added bonus: they provide biodegradable waste bags. Photo Credit: Atlanta-airport.com
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport(03 of05)
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Three spas, a hair salon and a 1.4-mile indoor walking path should certainly be enough to keep you occupied at this airport, but if you’re looking for a little bit of downtime there’s a kiosk you’ll want to visit. Minneapolis was the first airport to install a Digiboo, a service where travelers can choose from more than 800 movies to buy ($14.99) or rent ($3.99) and then download onto their electronic device.Photo Credit: Digiboo.comClick Here to See More of Airports with Awesome Amenities
Burlington International Airport(04 of05)
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At first glance it may not seem like Burlington International has a whole lot going on but they were first in the country to include one particular important amenity. About a year ago, they installed a privacy pod for pumping or nursing moms. The pod is a clean, safe spot with plenty of room for luggage and strollers and it’s a huge win for traveling moms who prefer privacy. The airport also has local food staples Skinny Pancake and The Chubby Muffin, which provide quality meals at reasonable prices.Photo Credit: Mamava.com
Denver International Airport(05 of05)
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50 shops, 3 massage centers and restaurants for any craving you might have (including bison burgers) are certainly enough to keep most travelers occupied, but Denver International has a few understated features worth mentioning. The underground shuttle doubles as an art exhibit, as the tunnel walls are lined with light and motion art pieces and the 365-foot-long glass walkway between Jepsen Terminal and Concourse A features a see-through floor overlooking the active airfield.Click Here to See More of Airports with Awesome AmenitiesPhoto Credit: Flydenver.com

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