Reading Time: < 1 minute Pan Am Airlines was one of the most iconic companies in aviation history. At its peak, the airline carried 11 million passengers across 86 countries. It pioneered many aspects of modern air travel and gained cult status for its iconic style. Unfortunately, the airline’s history ended in bankruptcy after six decades of flying and financial turmoil. Pan Am was the launch customer for the Boeing 747. Though it was a great airplane, it wasn’t the most fuel efficient. In addition, it was operating on routes that weren’t selling well. Meanwhile,…
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