Alaska Star Airlines Luggage Tag
2.4'' × 4''
$16.99
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Carry the story of Alaska aviation on your travels with this Alaska Star Airlines Luggage Tag. Star Air Service began in Anchorage in 1932 with a biplane brought north by steamship, then grew through charter flying, acquisitions, and changing names. The Star-era identity marks an important step on the path to Alaska Airlines. For airline-history enthusiasts and travelers with a fondness for the North, this piece celebrates the people and routes that connected remote communities and helped shape a lasting carrier.
Star Air Service began in Anchorage in 1932, after three Seattle pilots shipped a biplane to Alaska by steamship. Incorporated on April 14 with $4,000 in capital, the fledgling business offered flying lessons and charter flights. After its first aircraft crashed, financial support helped it acquire an enclosed-cabin plane suited to winter operations. In 1934, Star bought McGee Airways, becoming Alaska’s largest carrier, though financial strain and management challenges persisted. Following a change in ownership, the company was renamed Star Air Lines on November 27, 1937. Route regulation beginning in 1938 helped drive consolidation among Alaska carriers. In 1942, new owners acquired Mirow Air Service, Lavery Air Service, and Pollack Flying Service, adding routes serving Nome, Fairbanks, Anchorage, and the Kuskokwim area. The expanded business became Alaska Star Airlines on July 6, 1942. On September 16, 1943, it adopted the name Alaska Airlines; incorporation under that name followed on May 2, 1944. The sequence links an Anchorage bush-flying operation to the airline that continues to operate today.
Carry the story of Alaska aviation on your travels with this Alaska Star Airlines Luggage Tag. Star Air Service began in Anchorage in 1932 with a biplane brought north by steamship, then grew through charter flying, acquisitions, and changing names. The Star-era identity marks an important step on the path to Alaska Airlines. For airline-history enthusiasts and travelers with a fondness for the North, this piece celebrates the people and routes that connected remote communities and helped shape a lasting carrier.
Star Air Service began in Anchorage in 1932, after three Seattle pilots shipped a biplane to Alaska by steamship. Incorporated on April 14 with $4,000 in capital, the fledgling business offered flying lessons and charter flights. After its first aircraft crashed, financial support helped it acquire an enclosed-cabin plane suited to winter operations. In 1934, Star bought McGee Airways, becoming Alaska’s largest carrier, though financial strain and management challenges persisted. Following a change in ownership, the company was renamed Star Air Lines on November 27, 1937. Route regulation beginning in 1938 helped drive consolidation among Alaska carriers. In 1942, new owners acquired Mirow Air Service, Lavery Air Service, and Pollack Flying Service, adding routes serving Nome, Fairbanks, Anchorage, and the Kuskokwim area. The expanded business became Alaska Star Airlines on July 6, 1942. On September 16, 1943, it adopted the name Alaska Airlines; incorporation under that name followed on May 2, 1944. The sequence links an Anchorage bush-flying operation to the airline that continues to operate today.
| 2.4'' × 4'' | |
| Width, in | 2.40 |
| Height, in | 4.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.20 |
Product features
- Durable 100% acrylic body with glossy printed front
- Adjustable black leather strap with buckle
- One-side high-definition print in vibrant colors
- Rear opening pocket for business card or contact info
- Compact size 2.4” × 4” (6 × 10 cm)
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth