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Bring a piece of Houston aviation history into a young traveler's everyday adventures. Houston Metro Airlines began in 1969 with short flights linking Clear Lake City and Houston Intercontinental, operating from a purpose-built airfield near the NASA Johnson Space Center. Early Twin Otters connected local communities before the network reached more destinations across Texas and Louisiana. This toddler tee celebrates the small carrier whose story grew from a local shuttle into a chapter of regional airline history.
Founded in 1969 to serve the Houston area, Houston Metro Airlines began with short cross-town flights linking Clear Lake City to Houston Intercontinental Airport. The company built a dedicated short take-off and landing airstrip, terminal and hangar near the NASA Johnson Space Center. Its network grew to include destinations across southeast and south Texas, as well as Lafayette and Lake Charles, Louisiana. Early flights used de Havilland Canada Twin Otter aircraft; Short 330 turboprops later supported higher-demand routes. In 1974, its Metroflight division tried a brief Twin Otter shuttle between Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, ending the service in 1975. The company expanded into a holding company, acquiring or creating regional operators and supplying feeder flights for major airlines. Metroflight began American Eagle service on November 1, 1984, while an Atlanta-based operation flew as Eastern Metro Express. Acquisitions included Chaparral Airlines in 1987 and Brockway Air in 1989. Metro entered Chapter 11 in 1991 and ceased operations in May 1993. AMR Corporation bought the airline's assets; some Metroflight assets later went to Simmons Airlines. The Clear Lake City airfield was subsequently abandoned and demolished for suburban development.
| 2T | 3T | 4T | 5T | |
| Width, in | 12.00 | 13.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 |
| Length, in | 15.50 | 16.50 | 17.50 | 18.50 |
Product features
- Lightweight 4.2 oz fabric for breathable comfort
- 100% airlume combed and ring-spun cotton in solid colors for a soft hand
- Heather options include cotton/poly blends for stretch and durability
- Side seams provide structure and a stable fit
- Tear-away label to prevent irritation
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dry clean
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Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001T, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Do not bleach, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dry clean