Pride Air 20oz Insulated Tumbler
20oz
$34.99
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Take a piece of airline history along with Pride Air, the New Orleans venture founded by former Continental chief pilot Paul Eckel. Its employee-investor beginnings and plan to link California and Florida through MSY captured the ambition of a new regional hub airline. Flights began in August 1985, but competition and cash-flow troubles brought a pause that November. This tumbler celebrates the short, memorable story of a carrier whose bold route plans made a lasting impression on aviation enthusiasts.
Pride Air was a United States airline founded by Paul Eckel, a former chief pilot for Continental Airlines. Eckel served as chairman and chief executive and hoped to build an employee-owned, low-cost airline based in New Orleans. Many early investors were former Continental employees, who raised $15.5 million to launch the venture. The company selected New Orleans International Airport (MSY) as its hub because no airline then dominated the airport. Kansas City was considered as an alternative, but Pride Air reconsidered after Eastern Airlines expanded service there. Flights began on August 1, 1985. The business plan centered on linking cities in California and Florida through New Orleans, with Denver, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City also on the proposed network. Although conceived as a low-cost operation, the airline initially offered a fuller-service model. Competition from Continental in the New Orleans market, alongside cash-flow problems, led Pride Air to suspend flights on November 15, 1985, after roughly three months of operations. The following December, it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The supplied history records no successor or merger.
Take a piece of airline history along with Pride Air, the New Orleans venture founded by former Continental chief pilot Paul Eckel. Its employee-investor beginnings and plan to link California and Florida through MSY captured the ambition of a new regional hub airline. Flights began in August 1985, but competition and cash-flow troubles brought a pause that November. This tumbler celebrates the short, memorable story of a carrier whose bold route plans made a lasting impression on aviation enthusiasts.
Pride Air was a United States airline founded by Paul Eckel, a former chief pilot for Continental Airlines. Eckel served as chairman and chief executive and hoped to build an employee-owned, low-cost airline based in New Orleans. Many early investors were former Continental employees, who raised $15.5 million to launch the venture. The company selected New Orleans International Airport (MSY) as its hub because no airline then dominated the airport. Kansas City was considered as an alternative, but Pride Air reconsidered after Eastern Airlines expanded service there. Flights began on August 1, 1985. The business plan centered on linking cities in California and Florida through New Orleans, with Denver, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City also on the proposed network. Although conceived as a low-cost operation, the airline initially offered a fuller-service model. Competition from Continental in the New Orleans market, alongside cash-flow problems, led Pride Air to suspend flights on November 15, 1985, after roughly three months of operations. The following December, it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The supplied history records no successor or merger.
| 20oz | |
| Height, in | 6.77 |
| Diameter, in | 2.83 - 3.39 |
Product features
- 20oz vacuum-insulated stainless steel body for long-lasting temperature control
- Double-wall construction resists rust, staining, and corrosion
- Clear push-on lid with rubber gasket provides a secure, spill-resistant seal
- Dishwasher-safe materials for straightforward cleanup
- Full-color glossy wraparound finish with rounded corners for a sleek, durable look
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
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: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap