Shuttle by United Youth Hoodie / Sweatshirt
S / Carolina Blue
$29.99
Product Details & Size Guide
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For young aviation fans, this Shuttle by United youth hoodie celebrates a distinctive West Coast airline story. The service launched in 1994, expanded to 20 cities and later focused more closely on connecting passengers to United flights. Its hub shifted from Oakland to San Francisco, and its name changed to United Shuttle in 1999. The operation joined mainline service in 2001, leaving collectors with a fascinating snapshot of how airline strategies changed during the decade.
Shuttle by United was a United Airlines subsidiary operating a West Coast “airline within an airline” from 1994 to 2001. Development and testing began in May 1993 at United’s Chicago headquarters, and its first flight departed San Francisco for Los Angeles on October 1, 1994. The service initially used Oakland as its hub and offered simplified fares and frequent flights, later expanding to 20 cities. Its fleet consisted of Boeing 737-300 and 737-500 aircraft. In February 1996, United shifted the service toward connecting passengers with domestic and international flights, and San Francisco replaced Oakland as its hub. United opened a second base at Los Angeles International Airport in 1999, the year the name changed to United Shuttle. After air travel declined following the September 11 attacks, United folded the operation into its mainline service in 2001. The aircraft returned to mainline service and were eventually repainted in 2007. United later introduced Ted, a separate leisure-focused airline-within-an-airline concept, in place of reviving the Shuttle.
For young aviation fans, this Shuttle by United youth hoodie celebrates a distinctive West Coast airline story. The service launched in 1994, expanded to 20 cities and later focused more closely on connecting passengers to United flights. Its hub shifted from Oakland to San Francisco, and its name changed to United Shuttle in 1999. The operation joined mainline service in 2001, leaving collectors with a fascinating snapshot of how airline strategies changed during the decade.
Shuttle by United was a United Airlines subsidiary operating a West Coast “airline within an airline” from 1994 to 2001. Development and testing began in May 1993 at United’s Chicago headquarters, and its first flight departed San Francisco for Los Angeles on October 1, 1994. The service initially used Oakland as its hub and offered simplified fares and frequent flights, later expanding to 20 cities. Its fleet consisted of Boeing 737-300 and 737-500 aircraft. In February 1996, United shifted the service toward connecting passengers with domestic and international flights, and San Francisco replaced Oakland as its hub. United opened a second base at Los Angeles International Airport in 1999, the year the name changed to United Shuttle. After air travel declined following the September 11 attacks, United folded the operation into its mainline service in 2001. The aircraft returned to mainline service and were eventually repainted in 2007. United later introduced Ted, a separate leisure-focused airline-within-an-airline concept, in place of reviving the Shuttle.
| S | M | L | XL | |
| Width, in | 16.93 | 18.11 | 18.90 | 20.08 |
| Length, in | 21.26 | 22.44 | 24.02 | 25.59 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 26.50 | 27.76 | 30.24 | 32.99 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Product features
- 50/50 cotton-poly midweight fleece (8 oz/yd²) — durable, smooth fabric for lasting prints
- Twill necktape and sewn-in label for added comfort and stability
- Kangaroo pouch pocket for warmth and convenient storage
- Embroidery available on left or center chest; DTF wrist prints with DTG body printing
- Meets children’s safety and compliance standards; runs true to size
Care instructions
- Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F)
- Bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
- Do not iron
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Product information: Gildan 18500B, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For children
Care instructions: Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F), Bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium heat, Do not iron, Do not dry clean