Kiwi International Air Lines Can Cooler
Regular Can
$9.99
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$9.99
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Keep the conversation flying with a can cooler inspired by Kiwi International Air Lines. Former Eastern Air Lines employees created the independent carrier after their former airline entered bankruptcy, launching service from Newark in September 1992. Kiwi’s compact route network, refurbished Boeing 727s, financial struggles, and later restart tell a vivid story of airline entrepreneurship during the 1990s. A fitting addition to a collection, game night, or gathering for anyone who remembers Newark’s changing airline scene and the people who built Kiwi.
Kiwi International Air Lines was a U.S. airline founded by former Eastern Air Lines employees after that carrier entered bankruptcy in 1989. The founders first sought to buy Pan Am’s shuttle operation, but after their offer was rejected, they raised about $2 million and built a new airline. Kiwi began revenue flights on September 21, 1992, from Newark, New Jersey, with refurbished Boeing 727-200 aircraft serving Atlanta, Chicago, and Orlando. Its fleet later included McDonnell Douglas DC-9s. The airline emphasized added legroom and meals while operating a focused Newark-based route network. Financial and management difficulties led to bankruptcy in September 1996 and the end of scheduled service the following month. A bankruptcy sale in 1997 brought new ownership and a restart, with routes added and revised. In March 1999, federal authorities moved to revoke its operating certificate; Kiwi ceased flying that month. A bankruptcy judge approved the airline’s total liquidation in December 1999. Its brief history links the legacy of Eastern employees with Newark’s airline industry and the challenges faced by a small independent carrier.
Kiwi International Air Lines Can Cooler
$9.99
Sale price
$9.99
Regular price
| Regular Can | Slim Can | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, in | 4.30 | 6.00 |
| Diameter, in | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Keep the conversation flying with a can cooler inspired by Kiwi International Air Lines. Former Eastern Air Lines employees created the independent carrier after their former airline entered bankruptcy, launching service from Newark in September 1992. Kiwi’s compact route network, refurbished Boeing 727s, financial struggles, and later restart tell a vivid story of airline entrepreneurship during the 1990s. A fitting addition to a collection, game night, or gathering for anyone who remembers Newark’s changing airline scene and the people who built Kiwi.
Kiwi International Air Lines was a U.S. airline founded by former Eastern Air Lines employees after that carrier entered bankruptcy in 1989. The founders first sought to buy Pan Am’s shuttle operation, but after their offer was rejected, they raised about $2 million and built a new airline. Kiwi began revenue flights on September 21, 1992, from Newark, New Jersey, with refurbished Boeing 727-200 aircraft serving Atlanta, Chicago, and Orlando. Its fleet later included McDonnell Douglas DC-9s. The airline emphasized added legroom and meals while operating a focused Newark-based route network. Financial and management difficulties led to bankruptcy in September 1996 and the end of scheduled service the following month. A bankruptcy sale in 1997 brought new ownership and a restart, with routes added and revised. In March 1999, federal authorities moved to revoke its operating certificate; Kiwi ceased flying that month. A bankruptcy judge approved the airline’s total liquidation in December 1999. Its brief history links the legacy of Eastern employees with Newark’s airline industry and the challenges faced by a small independent carrier.
| Regular Can | Slim Can | |
| Height, in | 4.30 | 6.00 |
| Diameter, in | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Product features
- Durable 100% polyester exterior with edge-to-edge vibrant print
- Soft 100% foam liner for firm grip and insulation
- Lightweight and slim — fits regular and slim cans
- Outside white polyester with black foam interior for contrast
- Available sizes: Regular (3.5" x 4.3") and Slim (3.5" x 6'")
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, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth