Republic Airlines Infant Bodysuit

Republic Airlines Infant Bodysuit

Black / NB (0-3M)
$19.99
Sale price  $19.99 Regular price 
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Republic Airlines Infant Bodysuit
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Republic Airlines Infant Bodysuit

$19.99
Sale price  $19.99 Regular price 
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Introduce a little traveler to the story of Republic Airlines, formed in 1979 when North Central Airlines and Southern Airways merged. The carrier grew from its Minneapolis–Saint Paul base, developed hubs in Detroit and Memphis, and expanded west after acquiring Hughes Airwest in 1980. Its aircraft and routes reflect a memorable period of change in American aviation. This infant bodysuit brings that history to family gatherings, travel photos and celebrations for parents who collect airline memorabilia or love stories of flight.

Republic 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.

NB (0-3M) 6M 12M 18M 24M
Width, in 7.50 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00
Length, in 10.75 11.76 12.75 13.75 14.75
Sleeve length, in 2.52 2.76 2.99 3.23 3.50

Product features

- 100% combed ringspun cotton for solid colors (lightweight 4.5 oz/yd²)

- Side seams for better shape retention

- Ribbed knit binding for soft, flexible neck and sleeve openings

- Matching plastic crotch snaps for easy diaper changes

- Tear-away label and REACH compliant materials

Care instructions

- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)

- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed

- Tumble dry: low heat

- Do not dry clean

- Do not iron

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