WinAir Airlines Cotton Polo Shirt
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Bring a compact chapter of American aviation history into everyday wear with this WinAir Airlines cotton polo shirt. The carrier took shape in Salt Lake City in 1997, then began public scheduled charter flights from Long Beach in November 1998, linking California, Nevada, and Utah. Its brief story includes a varied Boeing 737 fleet and an ambitious airline that closed on July 6, 1999. A thoughtful choice for aviation enthusiasts, route-history fans, and collectors drawn to the distinctive character of late-1990s air travel.
WinAir Airlines was a short-lived U.S. charter passenger airline founded by Richard I. Winwood and established in 1997, with its base in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its first flight was a Super Bowl charter on January 25, 1998. Experienced personnel, including staff from Morris Air, Key Airlines, and Champion Air, helped the airline gain certification rapidly. In November 1998, WinAir began public scheduled charter flights from its hub at Long Beach Municipal Airport in California, serving Las Vegas, Oakland, Sacramento, and Salt Lake City. It sought FAA authority to operate as a scheduled passenger airline, but did not receive that authorization before closing. Financial difficulties and maintenance concerns involving leased Boeing 737-400 aircraft contributed to the shutdown on July 6, 1999. The airline had operated 10 aircraft: five Boeing 737-200s, two 737-300s, and three 737-400s. Planned service to Seattle was canceled before launch after WinAir could not finalize a passenger-guarantee contract with Boeing amid competition from other carriers. WinAir also appeared in the film For Love of the Game, released in September 1999, after the airline had ceased operations.
WinAir Airlines Cotton Polo Shirt
$38.99
Sale price
$38.99
Regular price
Bring a compact chapter of American aviation history into everyday wear with this WinAir Airlines cotton polo shirt. The carrier took shape in Salt Lake City in 1997, then began public scheduled charter flights from Long Beach in November 1998, linking California, Nevada, and Utah. Its brief story includes a varied Boeing 737 fleet and an ambitious airline that closed on July 6, 1999. A thoughtful choice for aviation enthusiasts, route-history fans, and collectors drawn to the distinctive character of late-1990s air travel.
WinAir Airlines was a short-lived U.S. charter passenger airline founded by Richard I. Winwood and established in 1997, with its base in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its first flight was a Super Bowl charter on January 25, 1998. Experienced personnel, including staff from Morris Air, Key Airlines, and Champion Air, helped the airline gain certification rapidly. In November 1998, WinAir began public scheduled charter flights from its hub at Long Beach Municipal Airport in California, serving Las Vegas, Oakland, Sacramento, and Salt Lake City. It sought FAA authority to operate as a scheduled passenger airline, but did not receive that authorization before closing. Financial difficulties and maintenance concerns involving leased Boeing 737-400 aircraft contributed to the shutdown on July 6, 1999. The airline had operated 10 aircraft: five Boeing 737-200s, two 737-300s, and three 737-400s. Planned service to Seattle was canceled before launch after WinAir could not finalize a passenger-guarantee contract with Boeing amid competition from other carriers. WinAir also appeared in the film For Love of the Game, released in September 1999, after the airline had ceased operations.
Product features - Durable double-pique fabric designed for crisp embroidery - Modern classic fit with side seams and vents for better shape - Contoured welt collar and cuffs with a clean, topstitched shoulder - Soft Sport Grey option (90/10 cotton/poly) and 100% ring-spun cotton varieties - Tear-away label, dyed-to-match buttons, and finished placket for polished comfort Care instructions