Product Details & Size Guide
The AmericanConnection Embroidered Dad Cap Hat nods to a regional service that carried smaller communities into a major airline network. Over the years, its identity moved with contracted operators, hub changes, and the long transition back to the American Eagle name. Chicago–O’Hare became the focus in 2010, and the brand’s final flight followed on August 19, 2014, from White Plains. An easy choice for aviation enthusiasts and collectors interested in the people and routes behind airline brands.
AmericanConnection was a marketing brand for regional flights connecting smaller cities with American Airlines’ network. Chautauqua Airlines operated feeder flights for the carrier at its Chicago hub, while affiliated airlines served other hubs under the American Eagle brand. Several operators had previously flown as Trans World Express carriers for Trans World Airlines, later using the Trans World Connection name during the TWA–American merger transition. RegionsAir operated as AmericanConnection until March 2007, and Trans States Airlines continued under the brand until May 2009. Business Express Airlines also flew under the marketing banner; before its acquisition by AMR Corporation and integration into the American Eagle route network, it linked smaller localities to American’s broader network. On April 6, 2010, American moved all remaining AmericanConnection operations to Chicago–O’Hare, ending the brand’s service at St. Louis. The service once operated more than 180 daily flights to 21 destinations. AMR filed for Chapter 11 reorganization on November 29, 2011. On September 12, 2012, it announced the brand’s discontinuation in favor of American Eagle. Chautauqua, the final operator, ended AmericanConnection flying on August 19, 2014; its last flight ran from White Plains to Chicago–O’Hare.
Product features
- Unstructured 6-panel body for a relaxed, low-profile fit
- Permacurv® precurved visor with 4-row stitching and color-matched underbill
- Self-fabric hideaway strap with antique brass buckle and grommet for adjustable fit
- 100% cotton construction (Green Camo variant 65% polyester / 35% cotton)
- Sewn-in label and brand sticker on visor; adult sizing (not for ages 0–3)
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Yupoong 6245CM, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults. For adults. Not for use by ages 0-3
Care instructions: Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.