Description: On July 28, 1977 an alternate routing was inaugurated extending from Denver to Miami via Tulsa and Tampa, providing more direct flights between Denver, Tulsa, and Florida points than previously provided by Continental Airlines via Houston. This new Air Mail Route 29 service was recognized by official cachets at all points. This cover was carried on the inaugural Air Mail Route 29 flight from Tampa, Florida to Tulsa, Oklahoma (where it was backstamped) and is listed in the Contract Air Mail Flights (CAM) section of The American Air Mail Catalogue as 12NW99.Continental Airlines and United Airlines merged in an $8.5 billion all-stock merger of equals on October 1, 2010.
Price: 2 USD
Location: Cranford, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-01-26T17:48:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.35 USD
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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: Transportation
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: First Flight Cover
Country: United States
Event: First Flight
Grade: Ungraded
Exact Topic: Aviation History
Topic: Continental Airlines
Exact Type: Postal History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
