National Airlines (1999-2002) Vanity License Plate
12" × 6"
$17.99
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$17.99
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Give a vehicle display a nod to National Airlines and its short-lived place in American aviation. Launched from Las Vegas in 1999, the low-fare carrier built its service around Boeing 757 aircraft and routes linking the city with selected high-traffic destinations. The airline ceased operations in 2002 after years of financial pressure, leaving behind a compact history that resonates with airline collectors and Las Vegas travel enthusiasts. This vanity license plate brings that distinctive corporate-history interest to a personal vehicle display.
National Airlines was a short-lived American low-fare carrier headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the third U.S. airline to use the National Airlines name. Harrah's Entertainment and the former Rio Hotel & Casino, Inc. each contributed $15 million toward its start-up costs in July 1998; Wexford Capital also invested. Service began on May 27, 1999, with a simple operating model centered on Boeing 757 aircraft and routes linking Las Vegas with selected high-traffic cities. Michael Conway served as president and CEO. The airline faced rising fuel costs and recession, and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on December 6, 2000. Financial pressure intensified after the September 11, 2001 attacks. National ceased operations on November 6, 2002, after 23 months in Chapter 11. Its final departure from Las Vegas was Flight 354 to Dallas/Fort Worth. At grounding, the airline served 14 U.S. destinations and had carried 1.85 million passengers through McCarran International Airport during January–November 2002. The carrier's brief history connects Las Vegas tourism, low-fare airline growth, and the financial difficulties that led to its closure.
National Airlines (1999-2002) Vanity License Plate
$17.99
Sale price
$17.99
Regular price
Give a vehicle display a nod to National Airlines and its short-lived place in American aviation. Launched from Las Vegas in 1999, the low-fare carrier built its service around Boeing 757 aircraft and routes linking the city with selected high-traffic destinations. The airline ceased operations in 2002 after years of financial pressure, leaving behind a compact history that resonates with airline collectors and Las Vegas travel enthusiasts. This vanity license plate brings that distinctive corporate-history interest to a personal vehicle display.
National Airlines was a short-lived American low-fare carrier headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the third U.S. airline to use the National Airlines name. Harrah's Entertainment and the former Rio Hotel & Casino, Inc. each contributed $15 million toward its start-up costs in July 1998; Wexford Capital also invested. Service began on May 27, 1999, with a simple operating model centered on Boeing 757 aircraft and routes linking Las Vegas with selected high-traffic cities. Michael Conway served as president and CEO. The airline faced rising fuel costs and recession, and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on December 6, 2000. Financial pressure intensified after the September 11, 2001 attacks. National ceased operations on November 6, 2002, after 23 months in Chapter 11. Its final departure from Las Vegas was Flight 354 to Dallas/Fort Worth. At grounding, the airline served 14 U.S. destinations and had carried 1.85 million passengers through McCarran International Airport during January–November 2002. The carrier's brief history connects Las Vegas tourism, low-fare airline growth, and the financial difficulties that led to its closure.
| 12" × 6" | |
| Width, in | 12.00 |
| Height , in | 6.00 |
Product features
- Durable 100% aluminum construction with silver backing
- High-definition, vibrant color printing on white front
- Standard size 12" × 6" (30.5 × 15.2 cm)
- Four pre-drilled holes for easy hanging or mounting
- Assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts (mounting hardware not included)
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth