Flight Miniatures PEOPLExpress Airlines Livery Boeing 747-100/200 1:250 Scale

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Flight Miniatures PEOPLExpress Airlines Livery Boeing 747-100/200
1/250 Scale Mint in Box
Item#: ABO-74710I-013
PEOPLExpress 747-100/200 1:250
Flight Miniatures 1:250 Scale  Plastic Snap-Fit – Boeing 747-100 – Length:13.75"  Wingspan: 11.75"
People Express Airlines, stylized as PEOPLExpress, also known as People Express Travel, was an American low-cost airline that operated from 1981 to 1987, when it merged into Continental Airlines. The airline's headquarters was in the North Terminal of Newark International Airport in Newark, New Jersey. The company was founded by Don Burr, Samuel Leong Ken Yung, Gerry Gitner and several others, who resigned from Frank Lorenzo's Texas International in order to do so. Burr was influenced by British airline entrepreneur Freddie Laker, whose forays into low-cost air travel attracted much press in the 1970s. Terminal space was leased at Newark Airport's long-abandoned North Terminal. People Express (PEx) was launched on April 30, 1981 with service from Newark to Buffalo, Columbus, and Norfolk. People Express grew rapidly, adding flights to Florida by the end of the year. On May 26, 1983, People Express began non-stop service from Newark to London's Gatwick Airport with a leased Boeing 747-227B previously operated by Braniff International Airways. Flights were initially priced at 9 each way. The airline became an instant success with all flights sold out for several months within 24 hours of being offered. Later, the airline added Montréal-Mirabel and Brussels to their international network.
The airline used a simplified fare structure. All seats on a given route were offered at the same price, with slight differences between "peak" and "off-peak" fares. All seats were in economy class, with the exception of "Premium Class" seating on overseas flights. Fares were paid in cash aboard the aircraft early in the flight. Passengers were permitted to bring one carry-on bag for free, while each checked bag cost a fee of .00. People Express was the first United States airline to charge a fee for each checked bag. People Express also charged modest amounts for customers wanting food or beverages. Sodas cost 50 cents per can, honey-roasted peanuts and Rachel's brownies were also 50 cents, and the "famous" People Express "snak-pak" (an assortment of cheeses, crackers and salami) cost .
Mint condition, most have awesome graphics on the box.
Flight Miniatures models are produced in a high-gloss plastic accurately painted and professionally detailed with a unique push-fit style of assembly. They require no painting or glue; just gentle pressure to snap on the wings, tail and stand. All models come with their own stand. Most stands are personalized by airline. In less than a minute, you have a finished airplane model to enjoy for many years.
These Snap-Fit models are the same ones you see on display at museums throughout the country.
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This scaled aircraft model makes a great gift for airline employees, retirees and aviation enthusiasts of all ages. This detailed airplane model was produced to specifications from the aircraft manufacturer and the airline company. It reflects, as accurately the paint scheme of the airline and has many details that are not usually found on other models in this scale. Each model is meticulously finished for unsurpassed quality. This scaled model was produced is accurately painted and professionally detailed
Mint condition, never removed from the box.
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