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Air Florida, remember them?
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#Airflorida #Timetable #Postcards #DeregulationKnockout #Aviation #Avgeek #B727 #B737 #DC10.
September 28, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Jet 24 720 Postcard
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N2464C
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#Jet24 #Aviation #Avgeek #DeregulationKnockout #B720 #BostonLoganAirport #Travel #Postcard #Airplanes
This postcard depicts a Boeing 720 airliner operated by Jet 24 parked or taxiing on an airport apron. The aircraft is shown in a left-side profile, featuring a white fuselage with dark blue striping along the windows and lower body. The tail displays the “JET 24” title in bold lettering, along with matching striped accents. The visible registration number on the rear fuselage is N2464C. The aircraft has four underwing jet engines, consistent with the Boeing 720 design, and appears connected to a ground tug at the nose gear, indicating it is being positioned on the ramp rather than under its own power. Several passenger doors are open along the fuselage, suggesting boarding, servicing, or maintenance activity. In the background, multiple runways and taxiways are visible, along with grassy infield areas. Beyond the airport, there is a large body of water with a long pier or jetty extending into it, and a cargo ship can be seen offshore. The sky is clear, and the overall scene suggests a coastal airport setting.
May 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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Midway Airlines 737 Postcard
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N54AF
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#MidwayAirlines #B737 #Airplanes #Planes #Postcards #Travel #History #DeregulationKnockout
Side view of a red and white Midway Airlines Boeing 737 parked on an airport ramp under a clear blue sky. The aircraft displays large red “Midway” titles on the fuselage and a stylized white logo on the red tail. Registration N54AF is visible near the rear fuselage. Airport service vehicles and light poles appear in the distant background.
May 11, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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ValuJet Route Map 1994
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#ValuJet #RouteMap #map #Aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #DeregulationKnockout
A vintage 1994 ValuJet route map illustrated with black-and-white cartoons. All flight paths radiate from a central hub in Atlanta, marked "Home Sweet Home." Destinations across the Eastern and Southern U.S. are marked with blue stars and humorous sketches, such as a jazz band for New Orleans and an alligator for Florida. The ValuJet mascot, a cartoon airplane named Critter, appears at the center and bottom.
May 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Deregulation knockout - Air Atlanta
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1986 Air Atlanta Schedule Cover.
727-100 Postcard.
727-200 Postcard.
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#AirAtlanta #DeregulationKnockout #B727 #Atlanta #Airplanes #Aviation #Avgeek #Planes #Postcard #Schedule
Schedule says New Service to Washington National. Short 727 is parked on a remote stand under clear blue skies Stretch 727 has a white nose cone and seems to be taxiing at Miami
February 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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With the demise of Spirit Airlines, I took the opportunity to add some of their Timetables to the Digital Transportation Archive.
https://tinyurl.com/mry5fnjz
Check them out.
#SpiritAirlines #DeregulationKnockout #Timetables #Schedules #internetarchive
Composite image featuring three Spirit Airlines system timetable covers from the early 2000s. The designs show an evolution in branding, beginning with a bold sky-and-aircraft motif (2001), transitioning to a cleaner cloud-panel layout highlighting new routes (2002), and culminating in a more abstract, geometric corporate design (2003). All three emphasize route expansion, low fares, and the airline’s growing network, with consistent use of blue tones and the “Spirit Airlines” name and website.
May 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Private Jet Expeditions Boeing 727 Postcard Set.
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#B727 #Postcards #Aviation #Airplanes #DeregulationKnockout #privatejet #travel
Side-profile view of Private Jet Expeditions Boeing 727-100 N727PJ parked on a wet airport ramp under a deep blue sky. The aircraft wears a light grey fuselage with dark blue tail and stylized white graphics. Private Jet Expeditions Boeing 727-100 N727PJ parked beside an airport terminal on a light grey ramp. The aircraft is shown in full side profile with ground service vehicles nearby and dark storm clouds overhead. Looks to be Miami Clean promotional-style image of Private Jet Expeditions Boeing 727-100 N727PJ parked on an airport apron under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The jet features a Light Grey fuselage, blue tail with white graphics, and “Private Jet Expeditions” titles. Clean promotional-style image of Private Jet Expeditions Boeing 727-200 N888Z parked on an airport apron under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The jet features a Light Grey fuselage, blue tail with white graphics, and “Private Jet Expeditions” titles.
May 11, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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Four New York Air postcards to celebrate.
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#NewYorkAir #Md80 #DC9 #B737 #aviation #avgeek #deregulationknockout
New York Air DC-9 lifts off into the sky New York Air Short 330 flying high New York Air md-80 taxiing to a gate New York Air 737 on pre-delivery flight
December 20, 2024 at 12:35 AM
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Spirit Airlines Collection.
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1998 Md82/83 Safety Card
Md-82 Postcard N801NK
Md-87 Postcard N750RA
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#SpiritAirlines #Airplanes #avgeek #Travel #Md80 #DeregulationKnockout #SafetyCard #Postcards #md87 #md82
Spirit Airlines MD-82/83 Safety Card (Revised February 15, 1998) Printed airline safety information card issued by Spirit Airlines for McDonnell Douglas MD-82/83 aircraft. The cover features the airline’s late-1990s branding, including a stylized MD-80 series jet over the red “Spirit” script logo. Dated revision “REV: 1 02/15/98” appears at lower left. Intended for passenger safety briefing and onboard reference. Spirit Airlines MD-82 (N801NK) In Flight Color aviation postcard depicting a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 operated by Spirit Airlines, registration N801NK, shown on approach with landing gear extended. The aircraft wears the carrier’s early white, blue, and red cheatline livery. Background includes airport perimeter and light poles. Spirit Airlines MD-87 (N750RA) On Runway Color aviation postcard showing a McDonnell Douglas MD-87 in Spirit Airlines markings, registration N750RA, photographed on the ground. The image highlights the shorter fuselage variant of the MD-80 series, with the airline’s early livery and tail logo visible.
May 1, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Western Pacific Airlines Spring 1995 Timetable April 28, 1995
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#WesternPacificAirlines #b737 #schedule #aviation #avgeek #airplane #DeregulationKnockout
Colorful Western Pacific Airlines timetable card titled “Spring 1995 Flight Schedule” with text noting “Effective – April 28th.” The schedule lists nonstop and one-stop flights departing from Colorado Springs and Kansas City to destinations including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Columns show flight numbers, departure and arrival times, frequency codes, and number of stops. Western Pacific Airlines branding appears at the top in red and blue lettering, while reservation, cargo, travel agent, and vacation package phone numbers are printed along the bottom in a purple band. Reverse side of a Western Pacific Airlines Spring 1995 timetable card showing additional flight schedules from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, and San Francisco to Colorado Springs and Kansas City. The color-coded timetable includes flight numbers, departure and arrival times, operating frequency, and stop information. A small illustration of a Western Pacific Airlines Boeing 737 appears near the bottom above reservation and customer service phone numbers printed in a purple banner.
May 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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ValuJet Route Map 1994
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#valujet #routemap #Map #aviation #avgeek #airplanes #deregulationknockout
A vintage 1994 ValuJet route map illustrated with black-and-white cartoons. All flight paths radiate from a central hub in Atlanta, marked "Home Sweet Home." Destinations across the Eastern and Southern U.S. are marked with blue stars and humorous sketches, such as a jazz band for New Orleans and an alligator for Florida. The ValuJet mascot, a cartoon airplane named Critter, appears at the center and bottom.
May 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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With the demise of Spirit Airlines, I took the opportunity to add some of their Timetables to the Digital Transportation Archive.
https://tinyurl.com/mry5fnjz
Check them out.
#spiritairlines #deregulationknockout #timetables #schedules #internetarchive
Composite image featuring three Spirit Airlines system timetable covers from the early 2000s. The designs show an evolution in branding, beginning with a bold sky-and-aircraft motif (2001), transitioning to a cleaner cloud-panel layout highlighting new routes (2002), and culminating in a more abstract, geometric corporate design (2003). All three emphasize route expansion, low fares, and the airline’s growing network, with consistent use of blue tones and the “Spirit Airlines” name and website.
May 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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Private Jet Expeditions Boeing 727 Postcard Set.
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#B727 #postcards #aviation #airplanes #deregulationknockout #privatejet #travel
Side-profile view of Private Jet Expeditions Boeing 727-100 N727PJ parked on a wet airport ramp under a deep blue sky. The aircraft wears a light grey fuselage with dark blue tail and stylized white graphics. Private Jet Expeditions Boeing 727-100 N727PJ parked beside an airport terminal on a light grey ramp. The aircraft is shown in full side profile with ground service vehicles nearby and dark storm clouds overhead. Looks to be Miami Clean promotional-style image of Private Jet Expeditions Boeing 727-100 N727PJ parked on an airport apron under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The jet features a Light Grey fuselage, blue tail with white graphics, and “Private Jet Expeditions” titles. Clean promotional-style image of Private Jet Expeditions Boeing 727-200 N888Z parked on an airport apron under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The jet features a Light Grey fuselage, blue tail with white graphics, and “Private Jet Expeditions” titles.
May 11, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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#Avgeek #DeregulationKnockout #PrivateJet #Aviation #Airplanes #Travel #History
May 11, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Western Pacific Airlines Spring 1995 Timetable April 28, 1995
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#westernpacificairlines #b737 #schedule #aviation #avgeek #airplane #deregulationknockout
Colorful Western Pacific Airlines timetable card titled “Spring 1995 Flight Schedule” with text noting “Effective – April 28th.” The schedule lists nonstop and one-stop flights departing from Colorado Springs and Kansas City to destinations including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Columns show flight numbers, departure and arrival times, frequency codes, and number of stops. Western Pacific Airlines branding appears at the top in red and blue lettering, while reservation, cargo, travel agent, and vacation package phone numbers are printed along the bottom in a purple band. Reverse side of a Western Pacific Airlines Spring 1995 timetable card showing additional flight schedules from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, and San Francisco to Colorado Springs and Kansas City. The color-coded timetable includes flight numbers, departure and arrival times, operating frequency, and stop information. A small illustration of a Western Pacific Airlines Boeing 737 appears near the bottom above reservation and customer service phone numbers printed in a purple banner.
May 13, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Midway Airlines 737 Postcard
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N54AF
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#MidwayAirlines #b737 #airplanes #planes #postcards #travel #history #deregulationknockout
Side view of a red and white Midway Airlines Boeing 737 parked on an airport ramp under a clear blue sky. The aircraft displays large red “Midway” titles on the fuselage and a stylized white logo on the red tail. Registration N54AF is visible near the rear fuselage. Airport service vehicles and light poles appear in the distant background.
May 11, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Jet 24 720 Postcard
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N2464C
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#jet24 #aviation #avgeek #deregulationknockout #b720 #BostonLoganAirport #travel #postcard #airplanes
This postcard depicts a Boeing 720 airliner operated by Jet 24 parked or taxiing on an airport apron. The aircraft is shown in a left-side profile, featuring a white fuselage with dark blue striping along the windows and lower body. The tail displays the “JET 24” title in bold lettering, along with matching striped accents. The visible registration number on the rear fuselage is N2464C. The aircraft has four underwing jet engines, consistent with the Boeing 720 design, and appears connected to a ground tug at the nose gear, indicating it is being positioned on the ramp rather than under its own power. Several passenger doors are open along the fuselage, suggesting boarding, servicing, or maintenance activity. In the background, multiple runways and taxiways are visible, along with grassy infield areas. Beyond the airport, there is a large body of water with a long pier or jetty extending into it, and a cargo ship can be seen offshore. The sky is clear, and the overall scene suggests a coastal airport setting.
May 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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Spirit Airlines Collection.
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1998 Md82/83 Safety Card
Md-82 Postcard N801NK
Md-87 Postcard N750RA
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#spiritairlines #airplanes #avgeek #travel #MD80 #deregulationknockout #safetycard #postcards #MD87 #md82
Spirit Airlines MD-82/83 Safety Card (Revised February 15, 1998) Printed airline safety information card issued by Spirit Airlines for McDonnell Douglas MD-82/83 aircraft. The cover features the airline’s late-1990s branding, including a stylized MD-80 series jet over the red “Spirit” script logo. Dated revision “REV: 1 02/15/98” appears at lower left. Intended for passenger safety briefing and onboard reference. Spirit Airlines MD-82 (N801NK) In Flight Color aviation postcard depicting a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 operated by Spirit Airlines, registration N801NK, shown on approach with landing gear extended. The aircraft wears the carrier’s early white, blue, and red cheatline livery. Background includes airport perimeter and light poles. Spirit Airlines MD-87 (N750RA) On Runway Color aviation postcard showing a McDonnell Douglas MD-87 in Spirit Airlines markings, registration N750RA, photographed on the ground. The image highlights the shorter fuselage variant of the MD-80 series, with the airline’s early livery and tail logo visible.
May 1, 2026 at 8:05 PM