Vanguard Airlines Double-Sided Keychain Charm
3.15" x 1.57"
$4.99
Product Details & Size Guide
GhostCorp Apparel - resurrecting iconic corporate ghosts.
Keep the story of Vanguard Airlines close with a charm inspired by the Kansas City carrier's brief but memorable place in U.S. aviation. Vanguard began service in 1994, built a changing network that included Chicago Midway, and ceased operations in 2002 after a difficult period for the airline industry. This double-sided keychain charm suits collectors who follow vanished carriers and route histories, and makes a small, meaningful keepsake for anyone with an interest in Kansas City aviation or 1990s air travel.
Vanguard Airlines was a low-cost airline based in Kansas City, Missouri, where it operated a hub from 1994 to 2002. Founded by Bob McAdoo, the airline began scheduled service on November 15, 1994, flying from Kansas City to Denver and continuing to Salt Lake City. Its early point-to-point model paired low fares with service to smaller cities near major markets. Routes changed frequently as the company expanded from Kansas City to destinations including Dallas/Fort Worth, Milwaukee, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Wichita, Los Angeles, and New York. It also developed significant operations at Chicago Midway, including a focus city there in 1999, before scaling them back. In 2000, Vanguard began shifting from a low-fare approach toward a broader low-cost carrier model, emphasizing service and operational performance alongside price. The September 11, 2001 attacks disrupted that recovery. Vanguard flew leased Boeing 727 and 737 aircraft and McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series jets. After filing for bankruptcy, it ceased operations on July 29, 2002. National Airlines and Frontier Airlines offered assistance to stranded passengers; a later purchase offer was rejected, and Vanguard was liquidated.
Keep the story of Vanguard Airlines close with a charm inspired by the Kansas City carrier's brief but memorable place in U.S. aviation. Vanguard began service in 1994, built a changing network that included Chicago Midway, and ceased operations in 2002 after a difficult period for the airline industry. This double-sided keychain charm suits collectors who follow vanished carriers and route histories, and makes a small, meaningful keepsake for anyone with an interest in Kansas City aviation or 1990s air travel.
Vanguard Airlines was a low-cost airline based in Kansas City, Missouri, where it operated a hub from 1994 to 2002. Founded by Bob McAdoo, the airline began scheduled service on November 15, 1994, flying from Kansas City to Denver and continuing to Salt Lake City. Its early point-to-point model paired low fares with service to smaller cities near major markets. Routes changed frequently as the company expanded from Kansas City to destinations including Dallas/Fort Worth, Milwaukee, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Wichita, Los Angeles, and New York. It also developed significant operations at Chicago Midway, including a focus city there in 1999, before scaling them back. In 2000, Vanguard began shifting from a low-fare approach toward a broader low-cost carrier model, emphasizing service and operational performance alongside price. The September 11, 2001 attacks disrupted that recovery. Vanguard flew leased Boeing 727 and 737 aircraft and McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series jets. After filing for bankruptcy, it ceased operations on July 29, 2002. National Airlines and Frontier Airlines offered assistance to stranded passengers; a later purchase offer was rejected, and Vanguard was liquidated.
Product features
- Acrylic construction with white base and double-sided print
- Compact size ~3.15" x 1.57" (8 x 4 cm); measurements may vary up to 1"
- Includes metal ring and short chain for secure attachment
- Durable, lightweight—made for everyday carry
- Manufactured product sourced from China; intended for adult use
Care instructions
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Blank product sourced from the China
Care instructions: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.