Vanguard Airlines Embroidered Dad Cap Hat
One size / Black
$29.99
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Vanguard Airlines brought an ambitious low-fare idea to the skies from its Kansas City hub, serving a changing collection of cities from its 1994 launch through 2002. Its operations at Chicago Midway and evolving approach to service reflect the constant change faced by smaller airlines. This embroidered dad cap hat connects everyday wear with that distinctive company history, making it a fitting pick for aviation enthusiasts, route-map followers, Kansas City supporters, and collectors who remember the independent carriers of the 1990s.
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.
Vanguard Airlines brought an ambitious low-fare idea to the skies from its Kansas City hub, serving a changing collection of cities from its 1994 launch through 2002. Its operations at Chicago Midway and evolving approach to service reflect the constant change faced by smaller airlines. This embroidered dad cap hat connects everyday wear with that distinctive company history, making it a fitting pick for aviation enthusiasts, route-map followers, Kansas City supporters, and collectors who remember the independent carriers of the 1990s.
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
- Unstructured 6-panel body for a relaxed, low-profile fit
- Permacurv® precurved visor with 4-row stitching and color-matched underbill
- Self-fabric hideaway strap with antique brass buckle and grommet for adjustable fit
- 100% cotton construction (Green Camo variant 65% polyester / 35% cotton)
- Sewn-in label and brand sticker on visor; adult sizing (not for ages 0–3)
Care instructions
- 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.
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Product information: Yupoong 6245CM, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults. For adults. Not for use by ages 0-3, Blank product sourced from China
Care instructions: 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.