ATA Connection Youth Hoodie / Sweatshirt
S / Carolina Blue
$29.99
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Bring regional airline history into a young aviation fan’s wardrobe with this ATA Connection youth listing. The brand identified a commuter service linking smaller Midwestern cities, but Chicago Express Airlines operated the flights and held the operating certificate. Agencies used C8 to ticket its routes and coordinate travel between airlines. The operation flew Jetstream 31 turboprops before moving to Saab 340 aircraft, then wound down as its fleet was withdrawn and aircraft were parked or returned to owners. This design celebrates the story behind the service name and the people curious about airline history.
ATA Connection was the branded commuter service of ATA Airlines, operated by Chicago Express Airlines and serving smaller Midwestern cities. Chicago Express flew the British Aerospace Jetstream 31 turboprop before replacing it with the Saab 340. Travel agencies used the airline code C8 to ticket Chicago Express routes and arrange travel between airlines without an ATA ownership or affiliation. The ATA Connection name and branding therefore identified a regional feeder operation, while the company operated under Chicago Express’s airline certificate. The brand’s use ended as the operation wound down: its fleet was withdrawn, owned aircraft were parked, and leased aircraft were returned to their owners. Early in 2006, Chicago Express’s remaining assets were divested from the successor to AMTRAN, INC. When the company’s remnants were liquidated, it was sold as Chicago Express, the name on its original operating certificate. ATA Connection’s imagery and logos did not continue after the brand ended. ATA Airlines, a separate certificated carrier with the code TZ, ceased operations in April 2008. The article describes ATA Connection, its C8 identity, and the related certificated airline as defunct.
Bring regional airline history into a young aviation fan’s wardrobe with this ATA Connection youth listing. The brand identified a commuter service linking smaller Midwestern cities, but Chicago Express Airlines operated the flights and held the operating certificate. Agencies used C8 to ticket its routes and coordinate travel between airlines. The operation flew Jetstream 31 turboprops before moving to Saab 340 aircraft, then wound down as its fleet was withdrawn and aircraft were parked or returned to owners. This design celebrates the story behind the service name and the people curious about airline history.
ATA Connection was the branded commuter service of ATA Airlines, operated by Chicago Express Airlines and serving smaller Midwestern cities. Chicago Express flew the British Aerospace Jetstream 31 turboprop before replacing it with the Saab 340. Travel agencies used the airline code C8 to ticket Chicago Express routes and arrange travel between airlines without an ATA ownership or affiliation. The ATA Connection name and branding therefore identified a regional feeder operation, while the company operated under Chicago Express’s airline certificate. The brand’s use ended as the operation wound down: its fleet was withdrawn, owned aircraft were parked, and leased aircraft were returned to their owners. Early in 2006, Chicago Express’s remaining assets were divested from the successor to AMTRAN, INC. When the company’s remnants were liquidated, it was sold as Chicago Express, the name on its original operating certificate. ATA Connection’s imagery and logos did not continue after the brand ended. ATA Airlines, a separate certificated carrier with the code TZ, ceased operations in April 2008. The article describes ATA Connection, its C8 identity, and the related certificated airline as defunct.
| S | M | L | XL | |
| Width, in | 16.93 | 18.11 | 18.90 | 20.08 |
| Length, in | 21.26 | 22.44 | 24.02 | 25.59 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 26.50 | 27.76 | 30.24 | 32.99 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Product features
- 50/50 cotton-poly midweight fleece (8 oz/yd²) — durable, smooth fabric for lasting prints
- Twill necktape and sewn-in label for added comfort and stability
- Kangaroo pouch pocket for warmth and convenient storage
- Embroidery available on left or center chest; DTF wrist prints with DTG body printing
- Meets children’s safety and compliance standards; runs true to size
Care instructions
- Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F)
- Bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
- Do not iron
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 18500B, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For children
Care instructions: Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F), Bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium heat, Do not iron, Do not dry clean