Southern Airways T-Shirt
XS / Army
$19.99
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Celebrate Southern Airways, the Atlanta-based airline that connected communities across the south-central United States. Founded in 1944 and flying from 1949, the company expanded from 29 airports in 1953 to 50 in 1967, later extending west from Memphis toward Wichita and Denver. Its fleet evolved from DC-3s to Martin 4-0-4s, DC-9 jets, and commuter propjets. The “Route of the Aristocrats” and “Nobody’s Second Class on Southern” slogans add a memorable chapter to this piece of regional airline history.
Founded by Frank Hulse and Ike Jones in 1944, Southern Airways began flying in 1949 as a U.S. local-service airline. Headquartered in Atlanta, with operations based at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, it connected communities across the south-central United States. Its network grew from 29 airports in 1953 to 50 in 1967, reaching from Memphis and St. Louis to Florida, the Carolinas, and, by the mid-1970s, Grand Cayman. Southern initially flew Douglas DC-3s, added Martin 4-0-4 aircraft in 1961, and introduced Douglas DC-9 jets in 1967. By the time of its merger, it also operated Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner commuter propjets. In 1978, routes extended west from Memphis to Wichita and Denver. The airline promoted itself as the “Route of the Aristocrats” and used the slogan “Nobody’s Second Class on Southern.” On July 1, 1979, Southern merged with North Central Airlines to form Republic Airlines. Republic later acquired Hughes Airwest and was acquired by Northwest Airlines in 1986. Northwest merged into Delta Air Lines in 2008.
Celebrate Southern Airways, the Atlanta-based airline that connected communities across the south-central United States. Founded in 1944 and flying from 1949, the company expanded from 29 airports in 1953 to 50 in 1967, later extending west from Memphis toward Wichita and Denver. Its fleet evolved from DC-3s to Martin 4-0-4s, DC-9 jets, and commuter propjets. The “Route of the Aristocrats” and “Nobody’s Second Class on Southern” slogans add a memorable chapter to this piece of regional airline history.
Founded by Frank Hulse and Ike Jones in 1944, Southern Airways began flying in 1949 as a U.S. local-service airline. Headquartered in Atlanta, with operations based at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, it connected communities across the south-central United States. Its network grew from 29 airports in 1953 to 50 in 1967, reaching from Memphis and St. Louis to Florida, the Carolinas, and, by the mid-1970s, Grand Cayman. Southern initially flew Douglas DC-3s, added Martin 4-0-4 aircraft in 1961, and introduced Douglas DC-9 jets in 1967. By the time of its merger, it also operated Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner commuter propjets. In 1978, routes extended west from Memphis to Wichita and Denver. The airline promoted itself as the “Route of the Aristocrats” and used the slogan “Nobody’s Second Class on Southern.” On July 1, 1979, Southern merged with North Central Airlines to form Republic Airlines. Republic later acquired Hughes Airwest and was acquired by Northwest Airlines in 1986. Northwest merged into Delta Air Lines in 2008.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| Width, in | 16.50 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8.60 | 8.90 | 9.20 | 9.50 | 9.70 | 10.00 | 10.40 | 10.80 | 11.20 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Product features
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (lightweight 4.2 oz/yd²) for a soft, breathable feel
- Retail fit with crew neckline — neat, easy to layer
- Structural details: side seams, shoulder tape, and ribbed knit collar to retain shape
- Labeling and prints: tear-away label; DTF or DTG printing used for crisp chest and sleeve designs
- Ethically made blanks (Fair Labor Association, Platinum WRAP), REACH certified
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean