{"product_id":"republic-airlines-embroidered-dad-cap-hat","title":"Republic Airlines Embroidered Dad Cap Hat","description":"GhostCorp Apparel - resurrecting iconic corporate ghosts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRepublic Airlines brought together North Central Airlines and Southern Airways in 1979, then expanded its reach by acquiring Hughes Airwest in 1980. Its hubs connected travelers through Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit and Memphis, while Republic Express feeder flights later linked smaller cities to the network. This embroidered dad cap hat celebrates an airline whose story spans deregulation, changing routes and corporate mergers. It is a fitting everyday pick for aviation fans and collectors of American airline history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRepublic Airlines began operations on July 1, 1979, when North Central Airlines and Southern Airways merged in the first airline merger following the federal Airline Deregulation Act. Headquartered at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport in Minnesota, Republic operated hubs there, at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, and at Memphis International Airport. In 1980, it acquired Hughes Airwest, adding hubs at Phoenix Sky Harbor and Las Vegas McCarran and briefly becoming the U.S. airline serving the greatest number of airports. Its fleet included McDonnell Douglas DC-9s, Boeing 727-200s and 757-200s, MD-80s, and Convair 580 turboprops. Financial losses and service reductions challenged the airline in the early 1980s. In 1985, Republic Express feeder flights connected smaller cities with its Detroit, Memphis, and Minneapolis hubs. Northwest Orient Airlines announced its purchase of Republic on January 23, 1986; the $884 million merger was completed October 1. Northwest dropped Orient from its name and incorporated Republic’s hubs into its domestic network. Northwest later merged with Delta Air Lines, with Delta becoming the surviving carrier in January 2010. The former Republic headquarters is now Delta Air Lines Building C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Unstructured 6-panel body for a relaxed, low-profile fit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Permacurv® precurved visor with 4-row stitching and color-matched underbill\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Self-fabric hideaway strap with antique brass buckle and grommet for adjustable fit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 100% cotton construction (Green Camo variant 65% polyester \/ 35% cotton)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Sewn-in label and brand sticker on visor; adult sizing (not for ages 0–3)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"One size \/ Black","offer_id":54665499935004,"sku":"29020490519044579773","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Dark Grey","offer_id":54665499967772,"sku":"20142028396427421007","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Green Camo","offer_id":54665500000540,"sku":"90668370708123644451","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Khaki","offer_id":54665500033308,"sku":"16732069785755534936","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Light Blue","offer_id":54665500066076,"sku":"27174022366994552381","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Pink","offer_id":54665500098844,"sku":"28826027335702272971","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Stone","offer_id":54665500131612,"sku":"28915289854429849954","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ White","offer_id":54665500164380,"sku":"21688423200109205733","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/2517\/5580\/files\/2935406666620456_2048.jpg?v=1791305560","url":"https:\/\/ghostcorpapparel.com\/products\/republic-airlines-embroidered-dad-cap-hat","provider":"Ghost Corp Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}