AmericanConnection Kids Tee / T-Shirt
S / White
$16.99
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Introduce young aviation fans to the story of AmericanConnection, a regional marketing brand that helped link smaller cities with American Airlines’ broader network. Different contracted operators carried the service over time, reflecting the changing partnerships behind U.S. regional air travel. The brand’s journey included a move to Chicago–O’Hare in 2010 and ended with a final flight from White Plains in 2014. This tee offers a child-friendly way to share an interesting piece of airline history with the next generation of route-map readers and plane spotters.
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.
Introduce young aviation fans to the story of AmericanConnection, a regional marketing brand that helped link smaller cities with American Airlines’ broader network. Different contracted operators carried the service over time, reflecting the changing partnerships behind U.S. regional air travel. The brand’s journey included a move to Chicago–O’Hare in 2010 and ended with a final flight from White Plains in 2014. This tee offers a child-friendly way to share an interesting piece of airline history with the next generation of route-map readers and plane spotters.
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.
| S | M | L | XL | |
| Width, in | 15.24 | 16.26 | 17.24 | 18.23 |
| Length, in | 20.87 | 22.13 | 23.39 | 24.37 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Product features
- 100% combed ring-spun cotton (solid colors); heather blends available for softness and stretch
- Extra lightweight (4.2 oz/yd²) for breathable, all-day comfort
- Side seams and shoulder tape for shape retention and durability
- Ribbed knit collar and tear-away DTF inner neck label for comfort and fit
- Retail fit crew neckline with DTG/DTF printing on a sustainably made Bella+Canvas blank
Care instructions
- Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
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Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001Y, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dry clean