For the world traveler with a sense of adventure and plenty of money, Pan American Airways (a.k.a. Pan Am) provided a new, faster alternative to the sea cruise: The flying boat.
Supported by exclusive air mail contracts to countries throughout South America, the South Pacific, and Asia, Pan Am developed a fleet of “Clippers” that emulated the luxury of the great ocean liners, with fine foods, roomy cabins, and premium amenities for up to 74 passengers.
By the end of the decade, Pan Am’s Clippers offered the first scheduled passenger service from the US to Europe.
For the world traveler with a sense of adventure and plenty of money, Pan American Airways (a.k.a. Pan Am) provided a new, faster alternative to the sea cruise: The flying boat.
Supported by exclusive air mail contracts to countries throughout South America, the South Pacific, and Asia, Pan Am developed a fleet of “Clippers” that emulated the luxury of the great ocean liners, with fine foods, roomy cabins, and premium amenities for up to 74 passengers.
By the end of the decade, Pan Am’s Clippers offered the first scheduled passenger service from the US to Europe.
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