Description: On September 18, 1977, Continental Airlines was awarded a new South Pacific route — the same route previously awarded to American Airlines in 1969 and operated from 1970 to 1975. It was not until late 1978 that the United States and Australian Governments reached an agreement enabling Continental to inaugurate its new route on the following May 1. New Zealand had given approval less than a month before.Operating Douglas DC-10s, Continental established three different patterns to serve the South Pacific: Los Angeles-Honolulu-Pago Pago-Auckland — three days per week Los Angeles-Honolulu-Nadi-Sydney — two days per week Los Angeles-Honolulu-Pago Pago-Sydney — two days per week This cover was carried on the May 2, 1979 inaugural flight from Honolulu, Hawaii to Nadi, Fiji (where it was backstamped) and is listed in The American Air Mail Catalogue as CO-F9a.Continental Airlines and United Airlines merged in an $8.5 billion all-stock merger of equals on October 1, 2010.
Price: 3 USD
Location: Cranford, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-01-25T15:07:33.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
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
Exact Topic: First Flight
Topic: Postal History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
