Wien Air Alaska Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
Sale price
$28.99
Regular price
Skip to product information
GhostCorp Apparel - resurrecting iconic corporate ghosts.
Carry a reminder of Alaska’s connected skies on your next journey with this Wien Air Alaska Passport Cover. Noel Wien’s first flights laid the groundwork for an airline that linked remote Alaskan communities with regional hubs and cities farther south. The company’s distinctive history spans early bush flying, scheduled routes, and pioneering jet service to gravel runways. For travelers who collect airline stories or admire the growth of northern air service, this keepsake honors a regional carrier whose operations concluded in 1984.
Wien Air Alaska grew from Noel Wien’s early bush-flying business in Alaska. On July 6, 1924, he flew from Anchorage to Fairbanks, and in 1927 he began regular weekly service between Fairbanks and Nome. Wien Alaska Airways was incorporated in 1928. The company later operated as Wien Airways of Alaska and Wien Alaska Airlines, and expanded its network and services across the state. On April 1, 1968, Wien merged with Northern Consolidated Airlines, formed from several Alaska air services, and the combined airline was named Wien Consolidated Airlines. It became Wien Air Alaska on August 1, 1973. Its operations included propeller aircraft and Boeing 737-200 jets; the airline helped develop the 737-200 Combi for passenger and freight loads and pioneered jet service to gravel runways. By 1984, its routes reached Alaskan communities and cities in the western United States, with bases in Anchorage and Seattle. After financial pressure and a change in ownership, the airline ceased operations on November 23, 1984. Bankruptcy proceedings began five days later, and the company folded in 1985.
Wien Air Alaska Passport Cover
$28.99
Sale price
$28.99
Regular price
Carry a reminder of Alaska’s connected skies on your next journey with this Wien Air Alaska Passport Cover. Noel Wien’s first flights laid the groundwork for an airline that linked remote Alaskan communities with regional hubs and cities farther south. The company’s distinctive history spans early bush flying, scheduled routes, and pioneering jet service to gravel runways. For travelers who collect airline stories or admire the growth of northern air service, this keepsake honors a regional carrier whose operations concluded in 1984.
Wien Air Alaska grew from Noel Wien’s early bush-flying business in Alaska. On July 6, 1924, he flew from Anchorage to Fairbanks, and in 1927 he began regular weekly service between Fairbanks and Nome. Wien Alaska Airways was incorporated in 1928. The company later operated as Wien Airways of Alaska and Wien Alaska Airlines, and expanded its network and services across the state. On April 1, 1968, Wien merged with Northern Consolidated Airlines, formed from several Alaska air services, and the combined airline was named Wien Consolidated Airlines. It became Wien Air Alaska on August 1, 1973. Its operations included propeller aircraft and Boeing 737-200 jets; the airline helped develop the 737-200 Combi for passenger and freight loads and pioneered jet service to gravel runways. By 1984, its routes reached Alaskan communities and cities in the western United States, with bases in Anchorage and Seattle. After financial pressure and a change in ownership, the airline ceased operations on November 23, 1984. Bankruptcy proceedings began five days later, and the company folded in 1985.
| 3.9" x 5.8" | |
| Height, in | 5.79 |
| Width (Closed), in | 3.94 |
| Width (Open), in | 8.03 |
| Depth, in | 0.39 |
Product features
- Two card slots plus pockets for boarding passes or IDs
- Cruelty-free black PU faux leather exterior
- RFID-blocking lining to protect against skimming
- One-size fits most passports (3.9″ × 5.8″)
- Vibrant front-cover print with potential edge fading on darker solids
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth