Description: The first Western Air Lines service to Boise and the Tri-Cities (Pasco, Richland and Kennewick) was also inaugurated on May 1, 1982 with a Boeing 727 flight which originated in Phoenix and flew to Salt Lake City before proceeding to Boise and terminating at the Tri-Cities. The return Boeing 727 service originated at the Tri-Cities and flew to Boise, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque and Houston. This cover was carried on the inaugural Western Airlines flight from Boise, Idaho to Pasco, Washington (where it was backstamped) and is listed in The American Air Mail Catalogue as WA-D53N.On September 9, 1986, the directors of Western Airlines and Delta Air Lines approved an $860 million purchase of Western Airlines by Delta Airlines. On October 3, 1986 the Justice Department’s antitrust division announced that it would not oppose the acquisition. On October 23, 1986 the Department of Transportation gave tentative approval to the merger. Final government approval was made on December 12, 1986 whereupon Delta Airlines completed its acquisition of Western Airlines, making Western Airlines a wholly owned subsidiary of the Atlanta-based carrier. The carriers continued operating as separate airlines until April 1, 1987, when Western Airlines’ operations were combined with Delta Airlines’ operations. Western Airlines, which had commenced operations in 1926, ceased to exist as of April 1, 1987.
Price: 2.5 USD
Location: Cranford, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-09-19T14:30:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.35 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Aviation History
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: First Flight Cover
Event: First Flight
Grade: Ungraded
Topic: Postal History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
