Delta's Convair 880, Aristocrat of the Jets, carries 84 passengers in Deluxe First Class accommodations at 615 mph . . . pure white, pure jet, pure luxury. Latest engineering advances make the 880 the quietest and fastest of the true jets.
To the uninitiated the name Hawaii brings forth visions of Waikiki. Certainly the Beach is worthy of its fame, with its mile-long beach, its famed hotels, its daring surf-riders. But don't forget — Waikiki is not all there is to Hawaii. Be sure to see all the islands, each with its own incredible attractions. And you can be there in hours by Northwest Orient airlines.
QUEEN OF THE WESTERN AIRLINES FLEET IS THE DC-6B — symbol of air service in the West. Carrying 60 passengers in super-pressurized, four-engine comfort, Western's DC-6Bs fly the Routes of the CALIFORNIAN, "champagne and orchids" flights serving major cities of the west.
Alaska Airlines Golden Nugget Fan-Jets feature unique Gold Rush-gay Nineties service and decor. this is the most Alaska airline of all . . . and the most fun. Daily flights between Seattle-Anchorage-Fairbanks and to the Arctic.
Between Los Angeles and Mexico City on Western's exclusive nonstop flights, you enjoy reserved seats, a Fiesta Cocktail Hour with choicest of liquors and hors d'oeuvres, gourmet dining with champagne, climaxed by delicacies from the Fiesta dessert cart. Western's thrifty Air Coaches are another wonderful way to Mexico!
The most powerful longest range aircraft in the world, the Intercontinental Golden Fan Jet joins the continental Airlines fleet to permit long range overseas operations under Military Air Transport Service contracts to Hawaii, Japan and Southeast Asia. The intercontinental Golden Fan Jet is shown upon arrival at Honolulu International Airport in Hawaii.
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LUXURY LEADER IN THE WORLD OF FLIGHT — THE MERCURY OPERATED WITH 365 MPH DC-7 AIRLINERS. AMERICAN'S MERCURY SERVICE IS RECOGNIZED AS THE FINEST IN FLIGHT.
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The World's fastest and most modern airliners . . . Northwest Orient Airlines, double-deck Boeing Stratocruisers. Maximum cruising speed exceeds 340 miles per hour. The four great Wasp Major engines generate 14,000 horsepower, and maximum cruising range exceeds 4,500 miles. Spiral stairways, lower deck lounges, large dressing rooms, altitude-conditioned cabins, and many other luxury features distinguish these modern giants of the skies.
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BLANKET TOSSING . . . the number one sport of Alaska Eskimos, may be seen on all Wien Air Alaska Arctic tours visiting Kotzebue or Point Barrow, Alaska, The blanket is made from walrus skins. The jumper may reach a height of 25 feet or more
UNITED STATES — A grove of New England sugar maple trees gave this peaceful hilltop settlement its name of Sugar Hill. Pan American serves more gateway cities than any other international airline.