Pride Air Embroidered Dad Cap Hat
One size / Black
$29.99
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Pride Air set out to build an employee-owned, low-cost airline based in New Orleans, drawing early investment from former airline colleagues. Flights began August 1, 1985, with a proposed network connecting California and Florida through the city, but competition and cash-flow difficulties ended service by November 15. This embroidered dad cap hat honors the brief, ambitious venture and its place in American aviation history. It makes a fitting everyday choice for airline enthusiasts, New Orleans fans, and collectors of distinct, short-lived airline brands.
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.
Pride Air set out to build an employee-owned, low-cost airline based in New Orleans, drawing early investment from former airline colleagues. Flights began August 1, 1985, with a proposed network connecting California and Florida through the city, but competition and cash-flow difficulties ended service by November 15. This embroidered dad cap hat honors the brief, ambitious venture and its place in American aviation history. It makes a fitting everyday choice for airline enthusiasts, New Orleans fans, and collectors of distinct, short-lived airline brands.
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.
Product features
- Unstructured 6-panel body for a relaxed, low-profile fit
- Permacurv® precurved visor with 4-row stitching and color-matched underbill
- Self-fabric hideaway strap with antique brass buckle and grommet for adjustable fit
- 100% cotton construction (Green Camo variant 65% polyester / 35% cotton)
- Sewn-in label and brand sticker on visor; adult sizing (not for ages 0–3)
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Yupoong 6245CM, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults. For adults. Not for use by ages 0-3, Blank product sourced from China
Care instructions: Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.