Description: World Airways, Inc. was organized in 1948 with authority to conduct worldwide supplemental air transportation only. Initial service was between New York and Puerto Rico. Prior to December 1, 1978, the effective date of the Airline Deregulation Act, World Airways had engaged in supplemental passenger, cargo and military air transportation services in the United States and overseas. On May 29, 1981 service was begun from Baltimore to London and Frankfurt. An identical official cachet was used at Baltimore for dispatches to both European cities. Covers were not backstamped at either London or Frankfurt. This cover was carried on the inaugural World Airways flight from the Baltimore-Washington International Airport Station in Baltimore, Maryland to Frankfurt, Germany and is listed in The American Air Mail Catalogue as WO-F13x. World ended all of its scheduled services on September 15, 1986 as part of an overall economic policy. It dismissed 57 percent of its staff and reverted to a charter and aircraft maintenance operator.
Price: 2.5 USD
Location: Cranford, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-01-12T16:50:30.000Z
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
Exact Type: Postal History
Topic: Aviation
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
