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Carry a conversation-starting piece of airline history with a Pride Air tough phone case. Launched from New Orleans on August 1, 1985, Pride Air aimed to connect California and Florida through its MSY hub, with other western cities on its proposed network. Former Continental chief pilot Paul Eckel led the venture, backed by many former colleagues as investors. The airline suspended flights after roughly three months, making its brief story a compelling choice for collectors drawn to ambitious plans and fleeting airline identities.
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
- Durable Lexan/polycarbonate shell with glossy full-color finish
- Flexible TPU interior liner for shock absorption and impact dispersion
- Lay-flat bezel that protects the screen from small scratches
- UV-protected surface resists outdoor weathering and color fading
- Supports wireless charging; two-piece design for secure fit
Care instructions
- Clean with damp cotton or microfiber cloth. Add a drop of dish soap to the cloth if needed.
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Clean with damp cotton or microfiber cloth. Add a drop of dish soap to the cloth if needed.