Key West International Airport once again became a holiday wonderland on Dec. 5, when the Silverliners, a charitable group of retired flight attendants, hosted the Fantasy Flight to the North Pole.
The parking garage at the airport turned into a series of games, reading circles and visits with police dogs and horses, while upstairs at the Conch Flyer restaurant, more than 300 local kids were treated to a huge spread of food, drinks, live holiday songs, a visit by the Grinch and some one-on-one time with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The Silverliners ensured that no one went hungry and that each kid went home with their own brand new Christmas gift.
Santa & Mrs. Claus hand out books, Barbies, robots and other toys at one of the island’s cutest Christmas parties, the Silverliners’ Visit to the ‘North Pole.’ MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly 
The Grinch visits the Silverliners’ Trip to the North Pole — apparently after his heart grew three sizes. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly 
Pre-k kids from the Basilica School of St. Mary Star of the Sea show off new trucks and toys. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly
