Grounds crew man the ropes as the “Subway in the Sky” blimp comes in for a landing, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get a sweeping view of the Universal Orlando area onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Guests watch as the “Subway in the Sky” blimp prepares to take off Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get a sweeping view of downtown Orlando onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp Corporation A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Guests watch as the “Subway in the Sky” blimp lands Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

The “Subway in the Sky” blimp sails into the morning sky, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get an aerial view of Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp Corporation A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Grounds crew man the ropes as the “Subway in the Sky” blimp prepares to take off Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get a sweeping view of downtown Orlando onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp Corporation A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get a sweeping view of the Universal Orlando area onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get a sweeping view of downtown Orlando onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp Corporation A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Page Hyman hands out lunchboxes with sub sandwiches as chief pilot Terry Dillard prepares to lift off on the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get an aerial view of Universal Orlando onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp Corporation A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get a sweeping view of the Universal Orlando area onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get an aerial view of the Orange County Convention Center onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp Corporation A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get an aerial view of Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp Corporation A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get a sweeping view of downtown Orlando onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp Corporation A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Grounds crew man the ropes as the “Subway in the Sky” blimp comes in for a landing, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get an aerial view of Camping World Stadium onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp Corporation A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

The “Subway in the Sky” blimp arrives Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Chief pilot Terry Dillard and Page Hyman of the Subway communications team during landing on the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, passing over Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get a sweeping view of the Orlando Health campus, foreground, and downtown Orlando onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp Corporation A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Chief pilot Terry Dillard and Page Hyman of the Subway communications team narrate the flight on the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, passing over Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get a sweeping view of downtown Orlando onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp Corporation A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

A passenger studies the landscape while riding onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get an aerial view of Universal Orlando onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp Corporation A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

The lunchbox with sub sandwiches on the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

A ticket to ride on the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Passengers get a sweeping view of downtown Orlando onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)